GK QUESTION#2905
Consider the following statements about Alauddin Khalji’s market regulations:
1. A superintendent known as Shahna-i-Mandi was appointed to help enforce market regulations.
2. Alauddin established only one central market in Delhi, where all commodities were sold together.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Answer
A. Only 1
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Explanation
Only statement 1 is correct. Alauddin appointed a market superintendent and used reporting officers to monitor compliance. Delhi had separate markets for grain, cloth, and commodities such as horses, slaves and cattle, rather than one market for everything.