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Who introduced Market Control Policy?

  1. A
    Firoz Shah Tughlaq
  2. B
    Muhammad bin Tughlaq
  3. C
    Alauddin Khilji
  4. D
    Sikandar Lodi

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Sultan Alauddin Khalji introduced strict price control and market regulatory reforms (Market Control Policy). He fixed the costs of all essential goods—ranging from food grains and cloths to cattle and slaves—and appointed market supervisors (Shahna-i-Mandi) to ensure a massive standing army could be sustained at low wages.

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Who introduced Market Control Policy?
A
Firoz Shah Tughlaq
B
Muhammad bin Tughlaq
C
Alauddin Khilji
D
Sikandar Lodi

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