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The only known ruler in the history of India to have fixed the prices of different commodities, who rigidly enforced quality control and ensured easy availability of essential commodities was ______.

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Iltutmish
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Alauddin Khilji
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Raziya
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Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq
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The correct option is B Alauddin Khilji
Alauddin Khilji was the most powerful ruler of the Khilji dynasty. His Deccan policy and the battle of Chittor were famous in history. He was the first ruler who fixed the prices for articles and enforced them strictly. In his reign, each and every commodity were priced. This system was known as Market Control Policy. He also started a subsidized rationing system.

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