Canal Irrigation and Agricultural Development Under Firoz Shah Tughlaq

Author(s)	Mr. MOHD ANWAR GANI, Dr. RAVINDRA KUMAR VERMA
Country	India
Abstract	Agriculture constituted the backbone of the medieval Indian economy, and the stability of the Delhi Sultanate largely depended upon agrarian prosperity. In the fourteenth century, northern India frequently suffered from irregular rainfall, droughts, and declining agricultural productivity. These challenges adversely affected state revenue and the livelihood of the rural population. Recognizing the centrality of agriculture to political stability and economic growth, Sultan Firoz Shah Tughlaq (1351–1388 AD) adopted a systematic and welfare-oriented irrigation policy. Canal irrigation emerged as the cornerstone of his agrarian reforms and represented one of the most significant public works of his reign. This paper examines the development of canal irrigation under Firoz Shah Tughlaq and analyzes its role in agricultural expansion, rural prosperity, and economic stabilization. It also evaluates the administrative framework supporting irrigation and assesses the long-term significance of these initiatives in medieval Indian history.
Keywords	Agriculture Canal Irrigation Development
Field	Arts
Published In	Volume 8, Issue 1, January-February 2026
Published On	2026-01-22
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i01.67056

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