Question

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Consider the following statements regarding the reforms introduced by Alauddin Khilji:
1. He expanded the Khalisa land in his empire.
2. Iqta system was used cautiously and army was largely paid in cash.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

• A. 1 only
• B. 2 only
• C. Both 1 and 2
• D. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer 1

The correct option is C Both 1 and 2

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Alauddin Khilji confiscated the lands granted to the nobles by the earlier Sultans and integrated these into the Khalisa lands. Khalisa was the land which was directly controlled and cultivated by the royal court. He also tried to minimise the use of the Iqta or Khoti system. Instead of the grant of land or iqtas, soldiers were now paid in cash.