Multiple choice

Who was the first ruler of Delhi Saltnate who kept a permanent army?

  1. Illtutmish

  2. Balban

  3. Allauddeen Khalji

  4. Mohd. Tuglaq

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Alauddin Khalji was the first Sultan to maintain a large, permanent standing army paid directly from the state treasury to defend against Mongol invasions.