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Q:

The largest standing army of the Delhi Sultanate directly paid by the State was created by

  • 1
    Balban
  • 2
    IIitutmish
  • 3
    Muhammad bin Tughlaq
  • 4
    Alauddin Khalji
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Answer : 4. "Alauddin Khalji"
Explanation :

Alauddin Khalji had the largest standing army to protect Delhi sultanate from Mongol invasion. He constructed garrison town 'Siri'. He introduced cash salaries to soldiers directly paid by the state.

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