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The 'Charai' and 'Ghari' taxes were introduced by which Sultan as part of his radical economic reforms?

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

Answer options

  1. Balban
  2. Firoz Shah Tughlaq
  3. Muhammad Bin Tughlaq
  4. Alauddin Khalji

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Alauddin Khalji

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: D) Alauddin Khalji šŸ“š Explanation: As part of his efforts to maximize state revenue and curb the wealth of the nobility and local chiefs, Alauddin Khalji introduced several new taxes. 'Charai' was a tax on milch cattle, and 'Ghari' was a house tax. These were levied directly on the subjects in addition to the standard land revenue (Kharaj), which he had already increased to 50% of the total produce.