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Which officer under Alauddin Khilji was required to maintain a register of merchants to ensure an adequate supply of goods?

  • 1
    Nazir
  • 2
    Rais Parwana
  • 3
    Muhtasib
  • 4
    Shahna-i-Mandi
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Answer : 4. "Shahna-i-Mandi"
Explanation :

1. Under Alauddin Khilji, an officer called Shahna-e-Mandi maintained a register of traders to ensure adequate supply of goods.

2. This register contained records of the merchants' names, occupation, and place of business.

3. This register was necessary to ensure adequate supply of goods.

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