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Royal Autobiographies

Authentic Past Paper Standard Evaluation

The Delhi Sultan who wrote his memoirs, was:

Solution & Analysis

Answer: D

Concept While many Sultans commissioned court chronicles, few took the initiative to write personal memoirs or autobiographies to explain their policies and legacy.

Explanation Firuz Shah Tughlaq wrote a short memoir (32 pages) titled 'Futuhat-e-Firozshahi'. In it, he listed his achievements, such as the abolition of torture and the construction of canals.

Logical Breakup
Logic 1: Firuz Shah used this text to justify his strict adherence to Sharia and his benevolent works like establishing hospitals (Dar-ul-Shifa) and charity departments (Diwan-i-Khairat).
Comparison: Unlike Babur (who wrote a massive memoir), Firuz's work is a concise record of his statecraft and religious zeal.

Active Recall

Question

What was the main purpose of Futuhat-e-Firozshahi?

Answer

It served as a public statement of the Sultan's adherence to Islamic law and his efforts to promote public welfare in the Delhi Sultanate.

Core Insight

Firuz Tughlaq’s memoirs are essential for understanding the transition toward a more theocratic yet welfare-oriented state in the 14th century.

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