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WBCS Main Examination 2022 — Paper III: General Studies I · Question 44 of 200

Q44
History of IndiaDelhi Sultanate
The market control regulations were introduced by
  1. a.Alauddin Khilji
  2. b.Balban
  3. c.Babur
  4. d.Sikander Lodi

Answer: (A) Alauddin Khilji

Alauddin Khalji fixed the prices of grain, cloth, horses and other goods in Delhi to maintain a large army cheaply, enforcing them through officers such as the Shahna-i-Mandi. Balban is known for his 'blood and iron' policy and the customs of sijda and paibos. Babur founded the Mughal empire in 1526. Sikandar Lodi founded Agra and introduced the Gaz-i-Sikandari measure.

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