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Which Delhi Sultan introduced the system of branding horses (dagh) and maintaining descriptive rolls of soldiers (chehra) to check corruption in the army?
- A. Alauddin Khalji
- B. Balban
- C. Muhammad bin Tughlaq
- D. Firoz Shah Tughlaq
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Answer: (A) Alauddin Khalji
Alauddin Khalji maintained a large standing army paid in cash, so he introduced dagh and chehra to prevent fake horses and soldiers, and fixed market prices to keep soldiers' pay adequate. Balban reorganised the army and the court ceremonial but not by branding, Muhammad bin Tughlaq is known for token currency, and Firoz Shah for canals and the revival of jagirs.
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