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Khalji Dynasty

📆 October 11, 2024

Total Questions: 31

11. Who of the following Muslim rulers enforced a strict price control system during his time ? [U.P.P.C.S. (GIC) 2010, U.P. Lower Sub. (Pre) 1998, 2004]

Correct Answer: (a) Alauddin Khalji
Solution:The system of market control or price control was introduced by Alauddin Khalji during the Sultanate period. Alauddin had a vast army in the centre and gave them wages in cash. He was the first Sultan of Delhi to do so. The expenditure of the army was very high. According to Barani, 'If the army had given the normal wages, then the treasury of the state will finish within 5-6 years. Thus, to reduce the expenditure the of army, he reduced the wages of the soldiers. He had fixed the price of the commodities and reduced their rates so that his soldiers could live comfortably.

12. The market control system was introduced by - [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1992]

Correct Answer: (c) Alauddin Khalji
Solution:The system of market control or price control was introduced by Alauddin Khalji during the Sultanate period. Alauddin had a vast army in the centre and gave them wages in cash. He was the first Sultan of Delhi to do so. The expenditure of the army was very high. According to Barani, 'If the army had given the normal wages, then the treasury of the state will finish within 5-6 years. Thus, to reduce the expenditure the of army, he reduced the wages of the soldiers. He had fixed the price of the commodities and reduced their rates so that his soldiers could live comfortably.

13. The attempt of Alauddin Khalji to control the market prices [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2017]

Correct Answer: (c) Was highly successful
Solution:The attempt by Alauddin Khalji to control the market prices was highly successful.

Alauddin Khalji's measures to control the market prices were one of the most important policy initiatives of his reign. since Alauddin wanted to maintain a vast standing army, he therefore, lowered the prices of the commodities of daily use. He established separate markets in Delhi,

(a) Grain Market (Mandi) for grain

(b) Clothes and Groceries market for clothes, sugar, dry fruits, butter and oil

(c) Market for horse, slaves, cattle etc.

(d) Market for miscellaneous commodities.

To ensure implementation, each market was under he control of a superintendent called Shahna-i-Mandi who was assisted by an intelligence officer. Apart from Shahna-i-Mandi Alaudin received daily reports of the market from two other independent sources, barids (intelligence officer) and munhiyans (Secret spies).

14. Which one of the following Kings of the medieval India began the 'Public Distribution System' ? [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2010]

Correct Answer: (a) Alauddin Khalji
Solution:The 'Public Distribution System' was introduced by Alauddin Khalji during Sultanate period.

Alauddin Khilji was a Sultan of the Delhi Sultanate and a prominent ruler of the Khilji dynasty. He ruled from 1296 to 1316.

  • He was a brilliant military strategist who repelled Mongol invasions.
  • He was known for his strict and efficient administration.
  • He introduced reforms in the military, taxation, and markets.
  • He was the first to introduce a standing army.
  • He imposed taxes on Hindus, including Jizya, a grazing tax, and a house tax.
  • He constructed Alai Darwaza, the Palace of a Thousand Pillars, and the Fort of Siri.

15. Who started Public Distribution System in Sultanate period ? [66ᵗʰ B.P.S.C. Re-Exam (Pre) 2020]

Correct Answer: (a) Ala-ud-din Khalji
Solution:The 'Public Distribution System' was introduced by Alauddin Khalji during Sultanate period.

Alauddin Khilji was a Sultan of the Delhi Sultanate and a prominent ruler of the Khilji dynasty. He ruled from 1296 to 1316.

  • He was a brilliant military strategist who repelled Mongol invasions.
  • He was known for his strict and efficient administration.
  • He introduced reforms in the military, taxation, and markets.
  • He was the first to introduce a standing army.
  • He imposed taxes on Hindus, including Jizya, a grazing tax, and a house tax.
  • He constructed Alai Darwaza, the Palace of a Thousand Pillars, and the Fort of Siri.

16. Which Sultan of Delhi was the first to charge 'Ghari' of House-tax ? [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2011]

Correct Answer: (b) Alauddin Khalji
Solution:The two types of taxes implemented by Alauddin Khalji were- 'Ghari Tax' which was implemented on houses and huts and 'Grazing Tax' on milk-giving animals.

Alauddin Khilji was a Sultan of the Delhi Sultanate and a prominent ruler of the Khilji dynasty. He ruled from 1296 to 1316.

  • He was a brilliant military strategist who repelled Mongol invasions.
  • He was known for his strict and efficient administration.
  • He introduced reforms in the military, taxation, and markets.
  • He was the first to introduce a standing army.
  • He imposed taxes on Hindus, including Jizya, a grazing tax, and a house tax.
  • He constructed Alai Darwaza, the Palace of a Thousand Pillars, and the Fort of Siri.

17. What was the boundary between the Delhi Sultan and Mongols during the period of Alauddin Khalji after 1306 A.D. ? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2014]

Correct Answer: (b) Ravi
Solution:After 1306 A.D., during the period of Alauddin Khalji, Ravi river was the border between Delhi Sultanat and Mangol. In 1306, under Kabak Mongols attacked but on the bank of Ravi river, Malik Kafur and Ghazi Malik stopped them. Hence, Ravi became the boundary between them.

18. With reference to Indian history, consider the following statements : [I.A.S. (Pre) 2022]

1. The first Mongol invasion of India happened during the reign of Jala-ud-din Khalji.

2. During the reign of Ala-ud-din Khalji, one Mongol assault marched up to Delhi and besieged the city.

3. Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq temporarily lost portions of north-west of his kingdom to Mongols.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

Correct Answer: (b) 2 only
Solution:First Mongol attack on India happened during the reign of Iltutmish. During the reign of Ala-ud-din Khalji, Kutlug Khwaja (Mongol) marched up to Delhi and besieged the city. During that time Ala-ud-din Khalji was at Chittor advance. During Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq reign, Tarmashirin led a Mongol attack on India but Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq failed the Mongol attacks by occupying Kalanaur and Peshawar.

19. Which of the following Sultan appointed a special army to protect the boundaries of the empire ? [U.P.R.O./A.R.O. (Pre) 2021]

Correct Answer: (d) Alauddin Khilji
Solution:Alauddin Khilji took various step to consolidate his empire. He set up a strong central government and raised a powerful and enormous army to protect his empire. Hence correct option is (d).

20. Which of the following pairs is NOT correctly matched ? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2018]

StateRuler
(a) DevgiriShankar Dev
(b) WarangalRamchandra Dev
(c) HoysalVeer Ballal
(d) MaduraVeer Pandya
Correct Answer: (b)
Solution:During the attack of Allauddin Khalji on South India, Ramchandra Dev was ruler of Devagiri. After his death, his son Shankar Dev became ruler of Devagiri. Other option are correctly matched.
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