In which region did Alauddin end iqtas and bring land under crown control?
AGanga-Yamuna Doab
BPunjab plains
CMalwa plateau
DKonkan coast
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Ganga-Yamuna Doab
1. Alauddin wanted direct control of fertile land.
2. He ended iqtas, grants and vassals in the Ganga-Yamuna Doab.
3. The other regions are not named for this reform.
_Source: Wikipedia, Alauddin Khalji, Revenue reforms_
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