Multiple choice

Who had appointed the 'Shahanas' or market officers to keep a check on prices?

  1. Akbar

  2. Aurangzeb

  3. Mohammed Tughlaq

  4. Alauddin Khilji
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Explanation

Alauddin Khilji established an extensive market control system and appointed 'Shahanas' (market officers) to regulate prices and prevent hoarding. This was part of his administrative reforms to ensure fair prices for his soldiers.

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