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Which of the following Delhi Sultans abolished the arbitrary confiscation of waqf lands and established an extensive bureau for public works, including hospitals and canals?

A. Muhammad bin Tughlaq
B. Firoz Shah Tughlaq✓ Correct Answer
C. Alauddin Khalji
D. Ghiyasuddin Balban

💡 Solution & Explanation

Firoz Shah Tughlaq instituted extensive economic and public welfare reforms during the Delhi Sultanate, including the establishment of charitable hospitals, irrigation canals, and the restoration of waqf lands. Sultans like Alauddin Khalji focused more on market control and centralized taxation rather than expansive charitable public works.

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