'The king was freed from his people and they from their king.' On whose death did Badayuni comment this?
U.P.P.C.S. (Spl) (Mains) 2008
A. Alauddin Khalji
B. Balban
C. Iltutmish
D. Muhammad-Bin-Tughluq
Answer: Muhammad-Bin-Tughluq
Option d is the correct answer.
Badayuni was a 14th-century chronicler who wrote about the Delhi Sultanate. He commented that the king was freed from his people and they from their king on the death of Muhammad-Bin-Tughluq. Muhammad-Bin-Tughluq was a controversial ruler who made many unpopular decisions. His reign was marked by rebellions and economic problems. His death was seen as a relief by many people.