Q.

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

A. Iltutmish
B. Alauddin Khalji
C. Muhammad bin Tughluq
D. Sikander Lodi
Answer» B. Alauddin Khalji
Explanation: Indian Army under Delhi Sultanate was heavily influenced by the foreign invasions. It was on the basis of such military strength that Alauddin Khaljie repelled the Mongols successfully. His military success was because of the creation of a large standing army directly recruited and paid by the state. Herevoked all grants made by previous sultans, introduced price control covering almost the entire market and rationed the grain.
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