WBCS.LIVE practice question

Which Sultan of Delhi is credited with building an extensive network of irrigation canals in the Doab region?

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

Answer options

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

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Firoz Shah Tughlaq

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: C) Firoz Shah Tughlaq šŸ“š Explanation: Firoz Shah Tughlaq is remembered for his extensive public works, especially the construction of the Yamuna-Hissar and Sutlej-Ghaggar canal systems. These canals transformed vast tracts of arid land into fertile agricultural zones, significantly increasing state revenue and local prosperity. He is often called the "Father of the Canal System" in medieval India.