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Medieval Rulers and Legacies

Matching Sultanate and Mughal Rulers with Reforms

Correct matches: Firuz Tughluq - Construction of Canals, Balban - Nauroz, Alauddin - Diwan-i-Riyasat, and Jahangir - Sir Thomas Roe.

Primary Reference: NCERT Class VII & XII

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Match list-I with list-II and select the correct answer:
List-IList-II
A. Firuz Tughluq1. Diwan-i-Riyasat
B. Balban2. Nauroz
C. Alauddin3. Construction of Canals
D. Jahangir4. Sir Thomas Roe

[U.P.P.C.S. Pre 1997]

Detailed Solution & Historical Context

Concept


Each major ruler of the Medieval period is identified with specific administrative, social, or diplomatic milestones that defined their reign.

Authentic Source Evidence


  • Firuz Tughluq is famous for his extensive irrigation and canal projects (A-3).

  • Balban introduced the Persian New Year, Nauroz, to elevate court prestige (B-2).

  • Alauddin Khalji established the Diwan-i-Riyasat to enforce his market control system (C-1).

  • Jahangir received the English ambassador Sir Thomas Roe in 1615 (D-4).

    • Analytical Breakdown


  • Logic 1: Option B provides the only correct alignment of these diverse historical markers.

  • Logic 2: The connection of Balban to Persian customs and Firuz to civil engineering are foundational facts for this era.

    • Conceptual Deep Dive & Logic

    "What was the function of the Diwan-i-Riyasat?"

    It was the department of commerce responsible for implementing price controls and regulating the marketplace under Alauddin Khalji.

    Examiner's Mindset & Pro-Tip

    "These legacies demonstrate how medieval rulers balanced religious identity with pragmatic economic and diplomatic strategies."

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