alleryWhat did Alauddin ban to stop people gathering and plotting rebellion?
AFairs
BPilgrimage
CAlcohol
DMusic
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Alcohol
1. Alauddin believed alcohol let people assemble and think of rebellion.
2. He imposed prohibition, though private drinking was later allowed.
3. Fairs, pilgrimage and music were not banned for this reason.
_Source: Wikipedia, Alauddin Khalji, Social reforms_
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