Question : The largest standing army of the Sultanate directly paid by the state, was created by:
Option 1: Iltutmish
Option 2: Alauddin Khalji
Option 3: Muhammad bin Tughluq
Option 4: Sikandar Lodi
Correct Answer: Alauddin Khalji
Solution : The correct answer is Alauddin Khalji .
Alauddin Khalji's reign was between 1296 AD and 1316 AD. Alauddin Khalji adopted the system of holding a large permanent military. For the first time, the army was paid in cash, and grades of soldiers were created. Alauddin Khalji was the first Sultan to keep a standing army at the centre.
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