[Solved] Futuhat-e-Firozshahi: Memoirs of Firuz Tughluq

The Delhi Sultan who wrote his memoirs, was:

[UPPCS (Spl) (Pre) 2008]

Detailed Solution & Historical Context

Concept

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

Authentic Source Evidence

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.

Analytical Breakdown

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.

Conceptual Deep Dive & Logic

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

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.

Examiner's Mindset & Pro-Tip

"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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