Q. The Sultan of Delhi who is reputed to have built the biggest network of canals in India was
(a) Iltutmish
(b) Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq
(c) Feroz Shah Tughlaq
(d) Sikandar Lodi
Ans: (c) Feroz Shah Tughlaq
Explanation: The correct answer is (c) Feroz Shah Tughlaq.
Feroz Shah Tughlaq, the Sultan of Delhi during the Tughlaq dynasty, is reputed to have built the biggest network of canals in India. Feroz Shah Tughlaq ruled from 1351 to 1388 and was known for his efforts in irrigation and infrastructure development.
Feroz Shah Tughlaq constructed several canals and irrigation systems to improve agricultural productivity and water management in the Delhi Sultanate. The most famous among them is the Western Yamuna Canal, also known as the Nahar-e-Firoz or Feroz Shah Nahar, which was a massive canal network built to supply water to the city of Delhi. This canal played a crucial role in enhancing agricultural production and ensuring a stable water supply for the capital.
Feroz Shah Tughlaq’s initiatives in canal construction and water management are considered significant contributions to agricultural development and infrastructure during the medieval period in India.
