Statement I: Alauddin Khilji introduced significant land revenue reforms. He ordered the measurement of cultivated land as the basis for assessing revenue, replacing older systems based on sharing or fixed demands. This system was known as 'Masahat'. This statement is true. Statement II: Alauddin Khilji implemented his stringent revenue measures and administrative controls over a large part of his empire, particularly the core areas directly under central authority, to ensure maximum revenue collection and control over resources. While complete, uniform enforcement across every single remote corner might have been challenging, his efforts to centralize control and enforce policies were extensive and effective in the administered regions. This statement is largely true in the context of his reign. Statement III: Alauddin Khilji did not abolish the powers of Provincial Governors (Muqtis or Walis). Instead, he brought them under stricter central control, curbed their autonomy, and curtailed their ability to misuse funds or raise private armies. He also significantly reduced the powers and privileges of local intermediaries like Khuts, Muqaddams, and Chaudharies who were collecting land revenue. He did not abolish the office of Governor itself. This statement is false.
Consider the following statements connected with Alauddin Khilji : I -He collected revenue by measuring the cultivated land. II- He enforced revenue measures in his entire empire. III-He abolished the powers of Provincial Governors. select the correct answer from coding scheme given below:
Asked in UPPCS Prelims 1994 · Topic: Khalji Dynasty (Alauddin Khalji's administrative reforms: Land revenue, judiciary, centralisation)
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