What was the 'Haque-i-Sharb' introduced by Firoz Shah?

It was a water tax imposed on farmers who benefited from the state-built canal systems for their irrigation needs.

Medieval Hydraulic Engineering

UPSC Archival Analysis

Q: Which of the following Mughal period canals, was constructed by restoring the Rajabwah of Firoz Shah?

The Shahab Nahr was a Mughal-era canal constructed by restoring the 'Rajabwah' canal originally built by Firoz Shah Tughlaq. It played a significant role in providing Yamuna water for irrigation and urban needs.

Exam Year

2020

Evidence Source

Link

ID: MED_MUG_2020_46 Ref: Satish Chandra, Medieval India