Alauddin Khalji’s rule is described as “Centralized Despotism” because he minimized noble power, introduced strict regulations, controlled markets, centralized revenue and asserted the Sultan’s authority above religious law. His policies curbed aristocratic influence and strengthened an absolute, highly centralized monarchy. ...
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Timur sent a diplomatic mission to Delhi, establishing direct contact between the Delhi Sultanate and Samarkand, his capital. This exchange enabled cultural, artistic and technological interactions, influencing Indo-Persian architecture and strengthening political communication between both regions. ANSWER: (B) Samarkand
Alauddin Khalji famously believed that a king must place the state above all personal or familial ties. He killed close relatives to secure his throne and curtailed the nobility’s power. Chronicler Ziauddin Barani explicitly notes this principle, reflecting Alauddin’s doctrine ...
This remark refers to Qutbuddin Aibak’s extreme generosity. He donated large sums to scholars, poets and the poor, giving away much of his wealth. His charitable nature earned him the title Lakh Baksh (“Giver of Lakhs”). Chroniclers noted that his ...
Alauddin Khalji imposed Ghari (house tax) and Charai (cattle tax) to strengthen the state’s revenue system. These taxes targeted wealthier rural groups and allowed better supervision of village assets. They supported his military and market reforms. ANSWER: (B) Alauddin Khalji