The Cambridge History of India, Vol. III: Turks and Afghans v3.c24.30
The Cambridge History of India, Vol. III: Turks and Afghans v3.c24.30
- Language
- English
v3.c24.30
Fīrūz had already distinguished himself as a soldier and administrator, and during his short reign of three years he healed the disorders of the kingdom and restored the discipline of the army. His fault was prodigality, and despite the warnings and protests of his counsellors he wasted the public treasure by lavishing it on beggars.