Q. Consider the following statements:
1.Alauddin Khalji was the first Sultan to have a large permanent standing army and paid them in cash from the royal treasury.
2.The Chehra and Dagh System was introduced by Alauddin Khalji.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: C
Notes:

Explanation: Alauddin was the first Sultan to have a large permanent standing army and paid them in cash from the royal treasury.

  • He imported horses and according to historian Ferishta, he recruited 4,75,000 cavalrymen.
  • An innovative Chehra and Dagh System were introduced by him wherein the Chehra (detailed description of each soldier) and Dagh (branding of horses) was maintained.
  • To ensure maximum efficiency, a strict review of the army from time to time was carried out.

Source: Tamil Nadu NCERT

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