Question

Which among the following is not a reform introduced by Alauddin Khilji?

• A. Tax was made mandatory for all classes.
• B. No subsidies or offerings for religion.
• C. Land was measured before fixing revenue.
• D. Lower ranking officials were paid less to reduce corruption.

Answer 1

The correct option is D Lower ranking officials were paid less to reduce corruption.

Alauddin Khilji abolished gifted lands called Inams. He also did not give subsidies or allow any sort of offerings to religions. He devised a new reform for land revenue as well. Payment of Tax was mandatory for all classes. He first measured the cultivated land and then fixed the tax. The revenue was also revised from one-third to one-sixth. Records of the land and the land revenue were maintained. The lower ranking officials were paid more so that they wouldn’t fall for bribes and corruption.