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Who introduced Market Control Policy?

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

Answer options

  1. Firoz Shah Tughlaq
  2. Muhammad bin Tughlaq
  3. Alauddin Khalji
  4. Sikandar Lodi

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Alauddin Khalji

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: C) Alauddin Khalji šŸ“š Explanation: Alauddin Khalji introduced strict price and market control regulations in Delhi to maintain a large standing army at low cost. He fixed the prices of essential commodities like grain, cloth, and livestock. He also established separate markets and appointed officials (Shahna-i-Mandi) to prevent hoarding and cheating.