Question

What were the methods adopted by Alauddin khilji to crush the power of the nobility?

Answer 1

Hint:We will describe the nobles and their nobility.The nobles formed an extremely powerful group under the Delhi Sultanate. They held high positions in the civil administration and army administration. They were provincial governors or military commanders.

Complete answer:
Nobles had certain kinds of privileges and hence they were considered as superior.They enjoyed generous grants from the king and lived in luxury.The group of nobles, called "The Forty" became very powerful during the Sultanate period. They were the king makers in some cases as with Razia Sultan's Brother, Behram Shah, whom they later killed, and raised Nasir-ud-din Mahmud to the throne of Delhi in twelve hundred forty six AD, while they put his predecessor Masud in the prison. Nevertheless, the role of "The Forty" cannot be ignored.They held high positions in the civil administration and army administration. They were provincial governors or military commanders.
 Alauddin Khilji when came to the throne had to face rebellion from nobles. He took some of the measures to crush their powers; they were not allowed to hold parties and enjoy festivities to form the Marriage Alliance without the permission of the Sultan. even the use of wine and intoxicants were banned. Gambling was Forbidden. Those who gamble were severely punished by a ruler. There was an efficient spy system to check on the activities of nobles. He stopped paying soldiers in land and introduced cash salaries.

Note:The group of nobles, called "The Forty" became very powerful during the Sultanate period. They were the king makers in some cases as with Razia Sultan's Brother, Behram Shah, whom they later killed, They were also opposed to iltutmish and Balban, but the latter crushed them with an iron hand.