Alauddin Khalji’s Economic Reforms: Nature, Objectives and Effectiveness
Introduction The reign of Alauddin Khalji (1296–1316 CE) is considered one of the most dynamic phases in the history of the Delhi Sultanate. Faced with continuous Mongol invasions, internal rebellions, and the need to maintain a large standing army, Alauddin Khalji introduced a series of far-reaching economic and market reforms. These reforms were not merely…