2017 · Q52
Which one of the following statements is NOT correct?
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- ASharaf Qai was a minister of Allauddin Khalji
- BUnder Giyasuddin Tughluq Muqtis were warned not to ill-treat any of their officials for small amounts taken over and above their salaries
- CThe Arabic work masalik-i-Absar gives description of the functioning of Iqta system under Muhammad bin Tughluq
- DMarco Polo has not mentioned about Pearl Fishery of Tuticorin in South India
Explanation
Sharaf Qai was indeed one of Alauddin Khalji’s ministers, Ghiyasuddin Tughluq did warn the muqtis (iqta-holders) against extortion, and the Masalik-i-Absar of al-Umari describes the iqta system under Muhammad bin Tughluq – so these are correct. Marco Polo, however, did describe the pearl fishery of the Tuticorin–Kayal coast; the claim that he has not mentioned it is false. Hence (D) is the statement that is NOT correct.