2. With reference to the reign of Ala-ud-din Khalji, answer the following questions.
(a) What steps did Ala-ud-din take to defend and expand his empire?
(b) Write about Ala-ud-din's economic measures.
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Alauddin took following steps to protect his empire from the Mongols invasions:
1. The forts along the route of Mongols-attacks were repaired and the frontier provinces were placed under the best generals.
2. The army was reorganized and strengthened.
3. Mongol leaders were captured and trampled under the feet of elephants
Alauddin fixed the prices for a wide range of goods, including grains, cloth, slaves and animals. He banned hoarding and regrating, appointed supervisors and spies to ensure compliance with the regulations, and severely punished the violators.
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