Firuz Shah Tughlaq (ruled 1351-1388) is credited with undertaking extensive public works, including the construction and renovation of numerous irrigation canals across his empire. Notable canals built or improved by him include those from the Yamuna river to Hissar and from the Sutlej river.
The biggest network of canals known in India until 19th century was created by which of the following Sultans ?
Asked in KPSC KAS Prelims 2014 · Topic: Tughluq Dynasty (Firoz Shah Tughluq: Welfare Measures and Public Works (Irrigation, Hospitals, New Towns))
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