‘The king was freed from his people and they from their king’. On whose death did Badauni comment this

Q. ‘The king was freed from his people and they from their king’. On whose death did Badauni comment this?

(a) Balban

(b) Ala-ud-din Khilji

(c) Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq

(d) Firoz Shah Tughlaq

Ans: (c) Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq

Explanation: The comment “The king was freed from his people and they from their king” was made by Badauni on the death of (c) Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq.

Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq, also known as Sultan Muhammad Tughlaq, was a ruler of the Tughlaq dynasty in the Delhi Sultanate during the 14th century. He is known for his ambitious yet controversial policies and administrative reforms.

Badauni, a renowned historian and writer during the Mughal period, made this comment upon the death of Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq. The statement reflects the perception that his rule was characterized by a significant disconnect and dissatisfaction between the king and his subjects.

Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq’s reign was marked by various ambitious and often ill-conceived policies, such as the failed attempt to shift the capital from Delhi to Daulatabad and the introduction of a token currency. These policies led to economic hardships and resentment among the people, resulting in a strained relationship between the king and his subjects.

Therefore, the correct answer is (c) Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq.