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The largest standing army of the Delhi Sultanate directly paid by the State was created by ______.

A
Balban
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Iltutmish
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Muhammad bin Tughlaq
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Alauddin Khalji
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Solution

The correct option is D Alauddin Khalji

The reign of Alauddin Khalji is considered significant due to his military reforms. Alauddin was the first sultan of Delhi to have a standing army. He abolished the Iqta System and paid salary to his soldiers in cash.


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