Which of the following Delhi Sultanate rulers established the separate agricultural department known as 'Diwan-i-Kohi' to promote land reclamation and provide financial taccavi loans to cultivators?

💡 Solution & Explanation

Muhammad bin Tughluq created the Diwan-i-Kohi department to bring uncultivated barren land under direct state cultivation through an ambitious centralized project in the Doab region. Alauddin Khalji focused instead on rigorous market control regulations and direct land revenue assessment. Firoz Shah Tughluq established the Diwan-i-Khairat for charity and Diwan-i-Bundagan for managing royal slaves while digging extensive irrigation canals. Ghiyasuddin Tughluq prioritized moderation in revenue collection.