Question

Explain the economic reforms of Ala-ud-din Khilji.

Answer 1

Alauddin Khilji introduced the market regulations to help soldiers and to make ends meet. Prices of all articles of common use were fixed. Separate department and special officers were appointed to regulate the market. The price fixed in the capital was applicable to all towns.

Price List
Wheat per mana 7 1/2 jitals
Rice per mana 5 jitals
Pulses per mana 5 jitals
Barley per mana 4 jitals
Sesamum per mana 3 sers 1 jital
Ghee per 2 1/2 sers 1 jital
Sugar per 1 1/2 sers 1 1/2 jitals
One horse 100 to 200 tankas
One cow 4 to 5 tankas
Male slave 100 to 200 tankas
Female slave 40 to 50 tankas
Grains were stored in government granaries. The storage was meant for emergencies like times of scarcity and famine. Any trader or vendor who cheated in weights and measurements were punished with cutting of an equal weight of flesh from his body (thighs).

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Answer 2

Explanation:

Alauddin Khilji introduced the market regulations to help soldiers and to make ends meet. Prices of all articles of common use were fixed. Separate department and special officers were appointed to regulate the market. The price fixed in the capital was applicable to all towns.

Price List

Wheat per mana 7 1/2 jitals

Rice per mana 5 jitals

Pulses per mana 5 jitals

Barley per mana 4 jitals

Sesamum per mana 3 sers 1 jital

Ghee per 2 1/2 sers 1 jital

Sugar per 1 1/2 sers 1 1/2 jitals

One horse 100 to 200 tankas

One cow 4 to 5 tankas

Male slave 100 to 200 tankas

Female slave 40 to 50 tankas

Grains were stored in government granaries. The storage was meant for emergencies like times of scarcity and famine. Any trader or vendor who cheated in weights and measurements were punished with cutting of an equal weight of flesh from his body (thighs).

The last days of Allaudin Khilji were unhappy. He was poisoned by his trusted general Malik Kafur. He died in 1316 CE.