Question

What practices did Alauddin Khalji introduce in the army?

Answer 1

Answer:

• 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 salaries in cash.

Answer 2

Answer:

Balban

During his reign, Balban ruled with an iron first. He broke up the 'chahalgani' a group of the 40 most important nobles in the court.