Question

Why was the system of "Huliya" introduced by Alauddin Khilji?

• A. He wanted to keep an unique identification system for his soldiers.
• B. Painting the faces of the soldiers was a hobby of Alauddin Khilji.
• C. It was a system of conscription to his army.
• D. It was a coin he introduced.

Answer 1

The correct option is A He wanted to keep an unique identification system for his soldiers.

To make monitoring of the soldier's easier, Alauddin Khalji had records made based on their physical features and this was known as "Huliya".