Teaching UGC NET Mock Test Series 2025 (Paper 1 & 2) General Knowledge Medieval History Delhi Sultanate
Which of the following statements are correct with reference to karkhanas in the Delhi Sultanate?
(A) According to Masalik-ul-Absar, Muhammad Tughlaq's embroidery workshop had 4000 silk artisans and many gold zari artisans.
(B) Afif called them royal karkhanas, their number was 100 during the reign of Firoz Shah Tughlaq.
(C) Many karkhanas were ratibi (state-aided), and other karkhanas were self-financed (gair ratibi).
(D) Gair ratibi included karkhanas making royal dresses, banners and carpets.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
1
Only (A), (B) and (C)
2
Only (A), (C) and (D)
3
Only (C) and (D)
4
Only (A) and (C)