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 ...
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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 ...
Fawazil referred to surplus revenues or extra money that iqtadars (holders of land grants) were expected to deposit to the royal treasury beyond their allowances. It signified a surplus yield or additional income channelled to the state, helping rulers augment ...
The coins of the Sultanate era were: Tanka (primarily Silver), Shashgani (a fractional Silver coin valued at six Jitals) and Jeetal (Copper). This system was standardized by Iltutmish, establishing the Tanka as the principal currency and the Jeetal for daily, ...
The Khalisa land or crown land, developed significantly under Sultan Alauddin Khalji (1296–1316). He expanded it by confiscating nobles’ grants and abolishing Iqtas in the fertile Doab region. This centralization provided a massive, direct revenue base for his large standing ...