A History of Agriculture in India v2.c58.s5: Sultan's Gifts to Nobles

v2.c58.s5.1

Sultan Muhammad-bin-Tughlak used to present two robes of honour, one in the cold and the other in the hot season, to each of his nobles. In the reign of Sultan Firuz Tughluq there were 36 different stores full of choice and rare goods. The superintendents of the stores were instructed to buy every rare and exquisitely finished article, at any price.