INDIAN HISTORY

HISTORY

MEDIAVAL INDIA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which among the following is a incorrect statement regarding market regulations by Ala-ud-din Khilji?
A
The price controls were regulated on almost the entire market
B
They vanished immediately after the death of the sultan
C
The price controls were regulated on almost the entire market
D
All are correct
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -He was the first Muslim ruler to extend his empire right up to the extreme South of India. He conquered Gujarat, Ranathambor, Mewar, Malwa, Jalore, Warangal and Madurai. He is also famous for defeating the Mongols more than 12 times.

Detailed explanation-2: -He fixed the prices for a wide range of goods, including grains, cloth, slaves and animals. He banned hoarding and regrating, appointed supervisors and spies to ensure compliance with the regulations, and severely punished the violators.

Detailed explanation-3: -He did not let ulemas interfere in the administrative matters and did not apply Muslim sharia law as it is in all matters and rather used discretion.

Detailed explanation-4: –Allauddin Khilji had done significant administrative changes during his reign. He had introduced a market policy under which, Sahana-e-Mandi was appointed as the market superintendent. This option is correct.

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