Multiple choice

The largest standing army of the Sultanate, directly paid by the State, was created by

  1. Mohammad-bin-Tughlaq

  2. Alauddin Khilji

  3. Firuz Tughlaq

  4. Ibrahim Lodhi

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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.