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Question
With reference to the Khilji dynasty, answer the following question:
What were the steps taken by Alauddin Khilji to regulate prices?
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Solution
He fixed the cost of all commodities such as food grains, sugar, and cooking oil. For this purpose, he set up three markets at Delhi: one market for food grains, the second for costly cloth, and the third for horses, slaves, and cattle. Each market was put under the charge of a controller of the market (Shahna). Very strict punishments were prescribed for cheating and under weighing the goods.
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