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Medieval History UPPSC 2000 GS-I
Question

For the first time the Department of public Works was established by?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option D: Firoz Shah Tughlaq

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Firoz Shah Tughlaq”.
The forerunner of a Department of Public Works was established for the first time by: (4) Firoz Shah Tughlaq

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