Q. Consider the following statements regarding market reforms of Ala-ud-din khilji:
1.He was the first Sultan to pay his soldiers in cash.
2.He set up an elaborate intelligence network to collect information on black-marketing and hoarding.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: C
Notes:
Explanation: Ala-ud-din was the fi rst Sultan to pay his soldiers in cash rather than give them a share of booty.
- As the soldiers were paid less, the prices had to be monitored and controlled. Moreover, Ala-ud-din had to maintain a huge standing army.
- In order to restrict prices of essential commodities, Ala-ud-din set up an elaborate intelligence network to collect information on black-marketing and hoarding.
Source: Tamil Nadu NCERT
