Muhammad bin Tughlaq undertook several experiments during his reign.what was the motivation behind these ? What were their results?
The following points may help you:
a. Muhammad Bin Tughalq was a great learned scholar.
b. He may be considered genius, and brought about several experiments which were part of his ambitious plans,
c. We may give example how Muhammad Bin Tughlaq decided to shift his capital From Delhi to Devagiri in the Deccan renamed it Daulatabad to prevent Mongols attacks, that was his foresightedness, but he later re shifted back to Delhi, causing financial loss to the empire.
d. Likewise, ,imposition of high land taxes to meet the expenses of the army, also created resentment among the people.
e. His experiment with regard to introduction of bronze coins of the same value as silver coins to counter shortage of silver coins, was a sign of ingenuity but his failure to check the circulation of forged silver currency caused huge loss to the royal treasury.
f. Tuglaq's attempt to put nobility, ulleama on an equal footing with that of common people was not appreciated.
g. Therefore in looking into his failed experiments, resulted in instability, breaking up of provinces.
a. Muhammad Bin Tughalq was a great learned scholar.
b. He may be considered genius, and brought about several experiments which were part of his ambitious plans,
c. We may give example how Muhammad Bin Tughlaq decided to shift his capital From Delhi to Devagiri in the Deccan renamed it Daulatabad to prevent Mongols attacks, that was his foresightedness, but he later re shifted back to Delhi, causing financial loss to the empire.
d. Likewise, ,imposition of high land taxes to meet the expenses of the army, also created resentment among the people.
e. His experiment with regard to introduction of bronze coins of the same value as silver coins to counter shortage of silver coins, was a sign of ingenuity but his failure to check the circulation of forged silver currency caused huge loss to the royal treasury.
f. Tuglaq's attempt to put nobility, ulleama on an equal footing with that of common people was not appreciated.
g. Therefore in looking into his failed experiments, resulted in instability, breaking up of provinces.