Multiple choice

The medieval ruler who the first to establish a ministry of agriculture was

  1. Alauddin Khalji

  2. Mohammad bin Tughlaq

  3. Sher Shah

  4. Akbar
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Mohammad bin Tughlaq (1325-1351 CE) was known for his administrative experiments. He established a separate department of agriculture called Diwan-i-Kohi to improve cultivation and directly deal with farmers. While other rulers like Sher Shah also implemented agricultural reforms, Tughlaq was the first medieval ruler to formally create a ministry dedicated to agriculture.

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