WBCS.LIVE practice question

The 'Amir-i-Kohi' department established by Muhammad Bin Tughlaq was concerned with which sector?

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

Answer options

  1. Religious charities
  2. Agricultural development
  3. Foreign affairs
  4. Judicial administration

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Agricultural development

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B) Agricultural development šŸ“š Explanation: Muhammad Bin Tughlaq created the 'Diwan-i-Amir-i-Kohi' to expand the area under cultivation and improve agricultural productivity in the Doab region. He provided farmers with state loans called 'Sondhar' to buy seeds and dig wells, though the scheme failed due to corrupt officials and poor planning. Despite the failure, it was the first time a medieval Sultan attempted a systematic, state-led intervention in the agrarian economy.