“The king was freed from his people and they from their king.” On whose death did Badauni comment thus?
✓ Correct answer: c) Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq
ExplanationAbdul Qadir Badayuni was an Indian historian, writer, and translator who lived during the Mughal Empire.He is notable for translating key Hindu texts, including the Ramayana and the Mahabharata (Razmnama), into Persian.Option (c) is correct: Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq (1325–1351) was known for his controversial and ambitious policies.It includes the: UPSC GS Paper-I PYQs 58Introduction of token currencyShifting the capital from Delhi to Daulatabad, and aggressive expansionist campaigns.The quote "The king was freed from his people and they from their king" was made by Badauni on the death of Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq.21
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