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
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