Question

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Consider the following statements with respect to the administration of Alauddin Khilji:.
1. Alauddin Khilji was the first Sultan of Delhi who ordered for the measurement of land.
2. Biswa was the standard unit of measurement.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

• A. 1 only
• B. 2 only
• C. Both 1 and 2
• D. Neither 1 and 2

Answer 1

The correct option is C Both 1 and 2

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> During Alauddin Khilji reign, various land revenue reforms were brought:
He ordered the measurement of land.
Even the big landlords could not escape from paying land tax.
Land revenue was collected in cash in order to enable the Sultan to pay the soldiers in cash.
Biswa was a unit of land measurement.
Land revenue was half of the produce and paid in cash.