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Q. Who was the Delhi Sultan to impose Jizya even on the Brahmins?
Answer: Firuz Tughluq
Notes: Feroz Shah Tughlaq (1351-88) imposed Jizya on Brahmins, breaking tradition. He established hospitals, madrasas, and public works but faced increased religious intolerance. He commissioned translations of ancient texts into Persian and introduced administrative reforms, including Diwan-i-Khairat and Diwan-i-Bandagan, reflecting a complex legacy of welfare and orthodoxy.

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