WBCS.LIVE practice question

Consider the following reforms introduced by Alauddin Khalji: 1. Introduction of the Dagh (branding of horses) system. 2. Payment of soldiers in cash instead of land grants. 3. Establishment of separate controlled markets. Which of the above statements are correct?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. 1, 2, and 3
  2. Only 1 and 2
  3. Only 2 and 3
  4. Only 1 and 3

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: 1, 2, and 3

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: A) 1, 2, and 3 šŸ“š Explanation: Alauddin Khalji introduced several sweeping military and economic reforms to maintain a massive standing army. He was the first Delhi Sultan to pay his soldiers strictly in cash rather than through land grants (iqtas). He also introduced the 'Dagh' (branding of horses) to prevent corruption and established strictly controlled markets in Delhi for various essential goods.