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Delhi Sultanate — HISTORY STD 11 Arts — Question

Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 11 ArtsHISTORYDelhi Sultanate3 Marks
Question
Specify the revenue system of the Sultanate.
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Answer

During the Sultanate, Alauddin Khalji showed his talent by introducing innovative administrative reforms.
  • Alauddin Khalji laid the foundation of the market economy and appointed a market superintendent named "Shahnaye Mandi".
  • Alauddin Khalji made some reforms to make the revenue system more systematic.
  • Made significant changes to the old revenue policy, introduced a new system and increased efforts to increase revenue.
  • Took away the estates and personal lands of the amirs, chiefs, officials and religious persons of the state.
  • State revenue increased.
  • The land was scientifically re-measured and the revenue was assessed accordingly.
  • Revenue was determined on the actual income of farmers.
  • A number of senior and junior officers were appointed to enhance the efficiency of the revenue department.
  • The farmer was allowed to give the land revenue grain or cash.
  • His salary was increased so that the officers would not rely on bribery.
  • Alauddin was the first ruler to make such reforms in terms of reforms in the revenue system.

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