Who were the 'Shahana' at the time of Alauddin Khalji?

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Answer 1

The correct answer is Higher officers who oversee price control in the market

Key Points

The system of price controls was an important component of Alauddin Khalji's market reform.
Khilji's military ambitions required a standing and strong army, especially after the Mongol siege of Delhi.
Maintaining a large army at regular salaries, however, would be a severe drain on the treasury.
A system of price controls reduced the salary amount that needed to be paid.
He placed markets under the control of a high officer called 'Shahna' for strictly controlling the shopkeepers and prices. Hence, statement 4 is correct.