Who popularized the use of the Persian wheel in North India?

It became widespread during the Delhi Sultanate and Mughal period, though its earlier forms existed in ancient India.

Araghatta: The Persian Wheel in Medieval Irrigation (2016 PYQ)

ID: MED_ECON_2016_13 Ref: Irfan Habib, Technology in Medieval India

With reference to the economic history of medieval India, the term 'Araghatta' refers to

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The term 'Araghatta' refers to a waterwheel or Persian Wheel used for irrigation in medieval India. It was a mechanical device operated by animals to lift water from wells to irrigate farmland.