what were the reforms of allauddin khilji
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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.
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.
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.
Jazia was imposed on non-Muslims. They had to pay it along with other taxes like pilgrim tax, octroi etc.
He increased the salaries of revenue officials to check bribery and corruption.
The post of a special officer called “Mustakhraj” was created to collect land revenue from peasants.
He took steps to safeguard the peasants from the demands of corrupt revenue officials by imposing strict punishments even for petty offences.
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Administrative Reforms
Military Reforms
Revenue Reforms