Question

Describe the reforms of Alauddin Khilji ?​

Answer 1

Alauddin Khilji was a strong and efficient ruler. He set up a strong central government. He was the highest authority of the state and he believed in the history of divine right. The Sultan started considering himself a representative of God or “Shadow of God”. As a result, he restricted matrimonial relations among nobles and officers as well as he prohibited secret meetings and parties etc. He appointed spies to keep an eye on them and tried to confiscate their excess wealth. He prohibited wine and gambling and refrained himself from these activities. Alauddin Khilji prevented the interference of Ulemas in administration.