Multiple choice

The wisest fool of medieval India is:

  1. Giasuddin Balben

  2. Alauddin Khilji

  3. Firoz Shah Tughlaq

  4. Mohamed bin Tughlaq
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Explanation

Muhammad bin Tughlaq earned the epithet 'wisest fool' due to his brilliant ideas that failed in execution. His schemes like shifting the capital from Delhi to Daulatabad and introducing token currency showed vision but poor practical planning, causing immense suffering. The title reflects his reputation for being learned yet making disastrous administrative decisions.

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