Question

Alauddin Khilji introduced market reforms___.
A. To administer his subjects well
B. To east the peasants living
C. To maintain a large army economically
D. To remove mediators

Answer 1

Hint: Alauddin Khilji, Ali Gurshasp was the most powerful emperor of the Khalji dynasty who ruled the Delhi Sultanate of the Indian subcontinent. Alauddin, during his reign implemented a number of administrative changes like price controls, revenues and the society. He was inclined towards his army and was very protective of his military.

Complete answer:
Let us discuss each option individually in detail to figure out the correct answer.

To administer his subjects well: This was not the reason behind the reforms he made, therefore this is not the correct option.

To east the peasants living: This was not the primary reason behind the reforms made by Alauddin Khilji. Therefore, this is not the correct option.

To maintain a large army economically: Alauddin Khilji had a large army which was not easy to maintain on normal revenues of the state, to resolve this, he came up with market reforms to curb the prices of the commodities. Therefore, this is the correct option.

To remove mediators: This was not the reason behind the reforms made by Alauddin Khilji. Therefore, this is not the correct option.

Hence the correct answer is option C.

Note:This reason to introduce the market reforms by Alauddin Khilji was contrasted by some historians. Some historians claim that many commodities were of little use to soldiers, therefore market reforms were not needed. These reforms were purely introduced for the welfare of the people and to ensure that the supply of important commodities for the common people.