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Name the Sultan who banned hoarding of essential commodities in India.

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

Answer options

  1. Iltutmish
  2. Balban
  3. Alauddin Khalji
  4. Firoz Shah Tughlaq

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Alauddin Khalji

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: C. Alauddin Khalji šŸ“š Explanation: Alauddin Khalji introduced strict market control regulations to keep prices low for his large army. He banned the hoarding of grains and other essential goods to ensure regular supply. He appointed special officers called Shahna-i-Mandi to monitor the markets. These reforms made him the first medieval ruler to implement a comprehensive price control system.