Question

Explain some innovative reforms introduced by khalji

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.

Military Reforms

Alauddin Khilji maintained a strong and huge standing army to safeguard his empire.He introduced the system of branding of horses (dagh) and maintenance of descriptive register of soldiers to prevent false musters and corrupt practices.Alauddin abolished the Jagir system and paid the 

Revenue Reforms

Alauddin Khilji introduced scientific method of measurement of land for the assessment of land revenue.

He imposed heavy taxes on the Sardars, Jagidars and Ulemas.