Multiple choice

According to which historian from the following, Alauddin Khilji adopted the fiscal policy to check the Mongol invasions?

  1. V. A. Smith

  2. K. S. Lal

  3. A. L. Srivastva

  4. U. N. De
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Explanation

Historian K.S. Lal argued that Alauddin Khilji implemented his rigorous fiscal and market control policies primarily to mobilize resources for defense against Mongol invasions. This included price control measures and revenue enhancement to maintain a large standing army. Other historians like V.A. Smith had different interpretations focusing on administrative consolidation.

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