Who among the following sultans of Delhi Sultanate controlled the prices of market goods during his reign?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Alauddin Khilji.
- Alauddin Khilji, sultan of the Delhi Sultanate, controlled the prices of market goods during his reign.
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Alauddin Khilji reigned from 19 July 1296 to 4 January 1316 as the Sultan of Delhi.
- To regulate prices and maintain economic control, Sultan Alauddin Khilji established three distinct markets in Delhi:
- One for food grains
- Another for clothing and textiles
- A third for slaves, horses, and cattle
- Each of these markets was overseen by a senior official known as a Shahna, who maintained a register of merchants and strictly monitored prices and shopkeeper conduct.
- To ensure proper enforcement and prevent malpractice, two key officials were appointed:
- Diwan-i-Riyasat, in charge of market regulation and pricing policies
- Shahna-i-Mandi, responsible for direct supervision of the markets