Which specific dynamic market officer was appointed by Alauddin Khalji to maintain strict control over prices and prevent hoarding in the grain market? MCQ with Answer and Explanation
Which specific dynamic market officer was appointed by Alauddin Khalji to maintain strict control over prices and prevent hoarding in the grain market?
A. Mustakhraj
B. Shahna-i-Mandi
C. Barid-i-Mandi
D. Diwan-i-Riasat
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Alauddin Khalji appointed a high officer called the 'Shahna-i-Mandi' (Market Superintendent) to oversee grain markets, record merchants, and enforce strict price caps.
Explanation:
Muhammad bin Tughlaq introduced a token currency system in 1329-30 using copper and brass coins, but it failed catastrophically due to widespread illegal minting by citizens.
The dynamic regional style of miniature painting called 'Mewar Painting', famous for its vibrant emotional expressions and focus on epic stories, reached its peak under the patronage of:
Explanation:
Mewar painting flourished in the mid-17th century under Rana Jagat Singh I, a period that saw the production of beautifully illustrated manuscripts of the Ramayana and Bhagavata Purana.
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