Why did Firuz Shah consult the Ulema before levying this tax?

To ensure that the new tax was religiously permissible and not considered an illegal exaction outside of Islamic law.

Tughluq Fiscal Policy

UPSC Archival Analysis

Firuz Shah Tughluq was the first Sultan to levy 'Haqq-i-Sharb', an irrigation tax on farmers benefiting from his state-built canals.

Exam Year

2010

Evidence Source

UPSC Level

ID: HIS_MED_2010_73 Ref: Standard Educational Reference