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SSC CGL 2023 PYQ — Question 44

SSC CGL - 21 July 2023 - Shift 4 • General Awareness • Q44

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Who introduced the system of Dagh and Huliyah and cash payment to soldiers in the Delhi sultanate?

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Correct answer: A

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The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Alauddin Khalji

  • Alauddin Khalji introduced the system of Dagh and Huliyah, as well as cash payment to soldiers, during his reign in the Delhi Sultanate.
  • This system involved branding horses (Dagh) and soldiers (Huliyah) to ensure proper identification and organization within the military. Additionally, Alauddin Khalji implemented a policy of paying his soldiers in cash rather than through land grants or plunder, thereby ensuring their loyalty and discipline while centralizing control over the military.
  • These administrative reforms strengthened the Sultanate's military capabilities and contributed to Alauddin Khalji's successful rule.