WBCS.LIVE practice question

The specialized department for agriculture, 'Diwan-i-Amir-i-Kohi', was created by which Sultan?

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

Answer options

  1. Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq
  2. Sikandar Lodi
  3. Sher Shah Suri
  4. Muhammad bin Tughlaq

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Muhammad bin Tughlaq

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: D) Muhammad bin Tughlaq šŸ“š Explanation: Muhammad bin Tughlaq established the Diwan-i-Amir-i-Kohi to promote agricultural development and expand the area under cultivation in the Doab region. He provided farmers with state loans called 'Sondhar' for seeds and digging wells, though the scheme largely failed due to administrative corruption. This was one of his many innovative yet ill-fated administrative experiments.