What was the result of converting private land into Khalisa?

It significantly increased the cash flow into the Sultan's treasury and reduced the financial independence of the nobility.

Sultanate Fiscal Centralization

UPSC Archival Analysis

Alauddin Khalji expanded Khalisa land on a large scale by converting private grants into crown land to increase central revenue.

Exam Year

1994

Evidence Source

UPSC Level

ID: HIS_MED_1994_201 Ref: Satish Chandra, Medieval India