Consider the following statements about Alauddin Khilji's market policy: 1. He placed markets under the control of a high officer called 'Shahna' for strictly c

Question

Consider the following statements about Alauddin Khilji's market policy:
1. He placed markets under the control of a high officer called 'Shahna' for strictly controlling the shopkeepers and prices.
2. In order to ensure a regular supply of cheap foodgrains, he ordered the land revenue from Doab region to be paid directly to the state.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

(C) Both 1 and 2

Answer

(A) Only 1

Answer

(B) Only 2

Answer

(D) Neither 1 nor 2