How did the calculation of Fawazil change under Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq?

He adopted a more lenient policy, allowing Iqtadars to keep a small percentage of the surplus (around 5-10%) to encourage better collection and loyalty.

Sultanate Fiscal Policy

UPSC Archival Analysis

Exam Year

1998

Evidence Source

UPSC Level

ID: HIS_MED_1998_24 Ref: Satish Chandra, History of Medieval India

Fawazil in the Sultanate period meant-

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Correct Option: C

Fawazil refers to the excess revenue amount that Iqtadars had to pay to the central exchequer after meeting their authorized military and administrative expenses.