FREE IGNOU BHIC-133 SOLVED ASSIGNMENT 2023-24

1. Alauddin Khalji’s Market Control Measures: Alauddin Khalji, a prominent ruler of the Khalji dynasty during the Delhi Sultanate, implemented several market control measures to stabilize the economy and ensure a steady supply of resources for his military campaigns. His policies aimed at curbing inflation, controlling prices, and maintaining a strong military force. Alauddin introduced a system of price controls, fixing prices for essential commodities to prevent profiteering. He established government-controlled markets where commodities were bought at controlled prices and then distributed to the public.

Furthermore, he introduced the “dagh” system, which involved branding horses and other animals to prevent their resale at inflated prices. These measures were designed to support the state’s administrative machinery and the military by ensuring the availability of resources at reasonable rates. Alauddin’s market control policies were effective in the short term but had mixed long-term effects, as they led to stagnation in trade and some negative social consequences.