Why did the agricultural reforms of MBT fail?

Failure was due to corruption among officials, poor quality land chosen for experiments, and the timing of a severe famine in the Doab.

Sultanate Economic Experiments

UPSC Archival Analysis

Q: During Sultanate period, 'Diwan-i-Amir-Kohi' was related with which of the following?

The Diwan-i-Amir-Kohi was a dedicated department for agriculture established by Muhammad bin Tughluq to increase cultivation and promote crop rotation.

Exam Year

2017

Evidence Source

UPSC Level

ID: HIS_MED_2017_44 Ref: Satish Chandra, History of Medieval India