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The "Amir-i-Jadidah" were a class of new nobles who rose to prominence during the reign of?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Iltutmish
  2. Muhammad bin Tughlaq
  3. Alauddin Khalji
  4. Akbar

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Muhammad bin Tughlaq

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B) Muhammad bin Tughlaq šŸ“š Explanation: The Amir-i-Jadidah (New Nobles) were mostly of Mongol origin or commoners promoted by Muhammad bin Tughlaq to counter the influence of the old Turkish nobility. They were assigned administrative posts in the Deccan and the South. However, their frequent rebellions eventually led to the disintegration of the Sultanate and the rise of the Bahmani and Vijayanagara kingdoms.