Consider the following statements about Alauddin Khilji's market policy: [CDS 2015 (II)] 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?
A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: Both 1 and 2
Option c is the correct answer.
Statement 1 is correct: Alauddin Khilji, the ruler of the Delhi Sultanate during the 14th century, implemented a market policy that involved placing markets under the control of a high officer called 'Shahna.' The role of the Shahna was to regulate and control the activities of shopkeepers and ensure fair prices for goods and services.
Statement 2 is correct: Alauddin Khilji introduced measures to ensure a regular supply of cheap foodgrains. One of these measures was the collection of land revenue from the Doab region (the ar-1 between the Ganges and Yamuna rivers) directly by the state. This allowed the state to have control over the revenue and ensure a steady supply of foodgrains for the market.