History · Administration and Economy
UGC NET December 2013 History
Consider the following statements on the reforms of Alauddin Khalji and select the correct answer from the codes given below.
- 1. Confiscation of all grants of tax-free land
- 2. Introduction of daag and chehra in his military
- 3. Abolition of iqtas of big nobles and military commanders
- 4. Banning of the public sale of liquor
A1, 2 and 3
B2, 3 and 4
C1, 2 and 4 ✓ Correct
D1, 3 and 4
Correct answer: (C) 1, 2 and 4 — Statements 1, 2 and 4 are correct, so the answer is 1, 2 and 4.
Explanation
★Statements 1, 2 and 4 are correct, so the answer is 1, 2 and 4.
★Alauddin Khalji did confiscate all grants of tax-free land.
★He introduced daag, the branding of horses, and chehra, the descriptive roll of soldiers.
★He banned the public sale of liquor as part of his strict rule.
★Statement 3 is wrong, since he did not abolish the iqtas of all big nobles.
★His reforms aimed at strengthening royal control and the army.
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