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Reforms of Firuz Shah

Type Event Region India Time 1351–1360

In the 1350s, after Firuz Shah Tughlaq came to power, he implemented a series of administrative and economic reforms: abolishing illegal taxes, easin…

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  1. 1351–1353Delhi · North IndiaAfter accession, Firuz Shah abolished many exorbitant taxes from Muhammad Shah's reign, restored the traditional land tax system, reorganized the bureaucracy, and used moderate policies to win the support of nobles and peasants, stabilizing central finances.
  2. 1353–1358Hisar · North IndiaFiruz Shah dug canals and built reservoirs and dams on a large scale in places such as Hisar and Fatehabad, improving agricultural irrigation, and constructed public facilities including hospitals, postal relay stations, and mosques.
  3. 1355–1360Firuzabad · North IndiaFiruz Shah expanded Delhi into Firuzabad, building Firuz Shah's fort, mosques, and colleges. He enforced Islamic law but forbade forced conversion, consolidating the legitimacy of his rule through religious tolerance and construction achievements.

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