Which one of the following statements is NOT correct ?

Sharaf Qai was a minister of Allauddin Khalji

Under Giyasuddin Tughluq Muqtis were warned not to ill-treat any of their officials for small amounts taken over and above their salaries

The Arabic work masalik-i-Absar gives description of the functioning of Iqta system under Muhammad bin Tughluq

Marco Polo has not mentioned about Pearl Fishery of Tuticorin in South India

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Marco Polo, the famous Venetian traveler, visited South India in the late 13th century and in his travelogue, *The Travels of Marco Polo*, he explicitly mentioned and described the vibrant pearl fisheries in the region, which is widely believed to refer to the fishery in the Gulf of Mannar, near Tuticorin. Therefore, the statement that he has *not* mentioned it is incorrect.

Marco Polo’s account is a valuable primary source for understanding the economic activities and geography of parts of India during the late 13th century.

Sharaf Qai (or Qazi Sharaf Qai) was indeed associated with Alauddin Khalji’s administration, particularly noted for his role in revenue administration and curbing corruption. Ghiyasuddin Tughluq implemented policies aimed at reforming the iqta system and preventing the exploitation of officials and peasants by muqtis. The Arabic work *Masalik al-Absar fi Mamalik al-Amsar* by Shihab al-Din al-Umari is a significant source for the administrative details of the Tughluq period, including aspects of the iqta system under Muhammad bin Tughluq.

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