Question

The administrative set up to regulate the market control system introduced by Alauddin Khalji was under the purview of:

A Diwana-i-risayat
B Diwan-i-risalat
C Diwan-i-insha
D Diwan-i-arz

Answer & Explanation

Answer: [A]

The correct answer is Diwana-i-risayat. Alauddin controlled the market with many regulations. Fixed the cost of all commodities. All goods for sale were brought to the open market called 'Sarai Adi'. He established the market control department under a minister called Diwani-i-Riya sat.