The famous text 'Tarikh-i-Firoz Shahi', which sheds comprehensive light on the history of the Delhi Sultanate, was authored by: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The famous text 'Tarikh-i-Firoz Shahi', which sheds comprehensive light on the history of the Delhi Sultanate, was authored by:
A. Minhaj-us-Siraj
B. Shams-i-Siraj Afif
C. Amir Khusrau
D. Ziauddin Barani
Answer: Option D
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Ziauddin Barani was a contemporary historian who penned 'Tarikh-i-Firoz Shahi', recording the detailed history of the reigns from Balban up to the early years of Firoz Shah Tughlaq.

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