WBCS.LIVE practice question

Which Sultan of Delhi established a separate department for charity called 'Diwan-i-Khairat'?

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

Answer options

  1. Muhammad bin Tughlaq
  2. Firoz Shah Tughlaq
  3. Sikandar Lodi
  4. Nasiruddin Mahmud

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Firoz Shah Tughlaq

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B) Firoz Shah Tughlaq šŸ“š Explanation: Firoz Shah Tughlaq was known for his benevolent administrative reforms and public welfare projects. He established the 'Diwan-i-Khairat' to provide financial assistance for the marriage of poor Muslim girls and to support orphans and widows. He also built several hospitals known as 'Dar-ul-Shifa' where free treatment and medicines were provided to the public.