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 ...
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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
Under Firoz Shah Tughlaq, the Iqta system became hereditary, allowing nobles and military officers to pass their revenue assignments to their heirs. This policy aimed to gain loyalty and administrative cooperation but weakened central authority. It increased noble autonomy, reduced ...
Muhammad bin Tughlaq’s token currency failed because counterfeit copper coins flooded the market. Ordinary people, artisans and corrupt officials produced fake coins in huge quantities. Without a proper minting system, the state could not distinguish genuine from fake currency, collapsing ...