What was the primary motive behind Alauddin's market policy?

To maintain a large, well-equipped standing army at a sustainable cost without draining the state's gold reserves.

Alauddin Khalji's Market Policy | Shahna and Doab (2015 PYQ)

ID: HIS_MED_2015_172 Ref: Satish Chandra, Medieval India

Consider the following statements about Alauddin Khilji's market policy:
1. He placed markets under the control of a high officer called 'Shahna' for strictly controlling the shopkeepers and prices.
2. In order to ensure a regular supply of cheap foodgrains, he ordered the land revenue from Doab region to be paid directly to the state.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

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Correct Option: C

Both statements are correct: Alauddin Khalji used inspectors called 'Shahna' to regulate prices and mandated direct grain revenue from the Doab to ensure market supply.