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Name the only Delhi Sultan who was the first to have paid to his soldiers in cash?
Name the only Delhi Sultan who was the first to have paid to his soldiers in cash?
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The correct option is C Alauddin Khilji
Alauddin Khilji was the first Sultan, who paid his soldiers in cash. The realisation of land revenue in cash enabled Alauddin Khilji to pay his soldiers in cash. A Sawar (Cavalryman) in his time was paid 238 Tankas a year, or about 20 Tankas a month.
Alauddin Khilji was the first Sultan, who paid his soldiers in cash. The realisation of land revenue in cash enabled Alauddin Khilji to pay his soldiers in cash. A Sawar (Cavalryman) in his time was paid 238 Tankas a year, or about 20 Tankas a month.
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