Q. ‘The king was freed from his people and they from their king’. On whose death did Badauni comment this?
(a) Balban
(b) Ala-ud-din Khilji
(c) Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq
(d) Firoz Shah Tughlaq
Ans: (c) Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq
Explanation: The comment “The king was freed from his people and they from their king” was made by Badauni on the death of (c) Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq.
Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq, also known as Sultan Muhammad Tughlaq, was a ruler of the Tughlaq dynasty in the Delhi Sultanate during the 14th century. He is known for his ambitious yet controversial policies and administrative reforms.
Badauni, a renowned historian and writer during the Mughal period, made this comment upon the death of Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq. The statement reflects the perception that his rule was characterized by a significant disconnect and dissatisfaction between the king and his subjects.
Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq’s reign was marked by various ambitious and often ill-conceived policies, such as the failed attempt to shift the capital from Delhi to Daulatabad and the introduction of a token currency. These policies led to economic hardships and resentment among the people, resulting in a strained relationship between the king and his subjects.
Therefore, the correct answer is (c) Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq.
