Multiple choice The largest standing army of the Sultanate, directly paid by the State, was created by Mohammad-bin-Tughlaq Alauddin Khilji Firuz Tughlaq Ibrahim Lodhi Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself A Correct answer Explanation Mohammad-bin-Tughlaq created the largest standing army of the Sultanate period, with estimates ranging from 3-4 lakh soldiers. This army was directly paid by the state treasury rather than through the iqta system.