WBCS.LIVE practice question

The 'Zawabit' issued during the reign of Alauddin Khalji primarily referred to what?

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

Answer options

  1. Religious taxes
  2. State laws or secular decrees
  3. Military honors
  4. Land grants

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: State laws or secular decrees

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B) State laws or secular decrees šŸ“š Explanation: Alauddin Khalji was one of the few Sultans who separated religion from politics and governed according to 'Zawabit' (state-made laws) rather than purely relying on the Shariat. These decrees allowed him to implement radical market reforms, price controls, and military reorganizations. He famously argued that he did not know if his actions were according to the law of Islam, but he did what he thought was best for the state.