45th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2001

Which one of the following Sultans provided employment to the unemployed?

aAlauddin Khilji
bMuhammad-Bin-Tughluq
cFiroz Tughluq✓ Correct
dSher Shah Suri

Explanation

Firoz Shah Tughlaq carried out some welfare works for the benefit of ordinary people. He opened an office for appointments (employment office) and, after thoroughly examining each person’s qualities and abilities, he appointed as many people as possible and tried to solve the problem of unemployment.

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