Alauddin Khalji introduced strict military controls — including Daag (branding horses) and Huliya (soldier identifiers) — to prevent theft, verify service and maintain a dependable, accountable cavalry. These measures helped professionalise the army and reduce fraud and desertion. ANSWER: (B) ...
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The Diwan-i-Riyasat (Ministry of Commerce) was established by Alauddin Khalji to execute his radical market control policy. This new ministry, headed by the Naib-i-Riyasat, strictly enforced all market regulations (Zabitas) and fixed prices on goods. Its primary purpose was to ...
Alauddin Khalji implemented tight, centralising regulations — his “Four Ordinances” included confiscatory measures, a sophisticated intelligence/spy system, prohibition of public alcohol in the capital and curbs on nobles’ social gatherings — all aimed at breaking aristocratic power and tightening royal ...
Alauddin Khalji famously stated this line to emphasize that state welfare was above religious law in governance. He believed strong administration, economic control and political stability required decisions based on practicality, not just Sharia. This philosophy shaped his reforms and ...
Alauddin Khalji abandoned his plan to conquer the world like Alexander the Great at the behest of his trusted advisor, Alaul Mulk. Alaul Mulk, the Kotwal of Delhi, advised the Sultan to focus on conquering all of India and repelling ...