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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


Team Careers360 8th Jan, 2024
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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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