Indian History: Second Battle of Tarain and Delhi Sultanate
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What was a notable policy implemented by Alauddin Khalji to ensure affordability of goods for the common people?

  • Implementing regressive taxes
  • Subsidizing and regulating prices of essential commodities (correct)
  • Allowing merchants to set their prices freely
  • Increasing tariffs on imported goods

    • What were the main taxes levied by the central government in the Delhi Sultanate?

  • Value-added tax, luxury tax, corporation tax, and wealth tax
  • Tariffs, excise tax, poll tax, and land tax
  • Income tax, sales tax, property tax, and customs duty
  • Zakat, Kharaj, Khams, and Jaziya (correct)

    • How did Alauddin Khalji maintain an efficient system of intelligence gathering?

  • By implementing harsh punishments for dissent
  • By relying on foreign spies
  • By expanding the army's cavalry
  • By establishing a network of spies (correct)

    • Which ruler faced challenges due to failed projects and weak control over his kingdom?

    <p>Muhammad bin Tughluq</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the decline of the Delhi Sultanate primarily manifest?

    <p>Struggles for succession and rebellions by regional nobles</p> Signup and view all the answers

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