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

Q: Fawazil in the Sultanate period meant-

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

Exam Year

1998

Evidence Source

UPSC Level

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