Previous year MCQs

Medieval History UPPSC 1992 GS-I
Question

Market control trend was started by?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: Allauddin Khilji

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Allauddin Khilji”.
Allauddin Khilji (1296 – 1316), a Delhi Sultan, is credited with introducing significant market control measures during his reign.

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