Who was the 'Shahna-i-Mandi'?

The Shahna-i-Mandi was the high-ranking official appointed to oversee and regulate the grain market and its prices.

Khalji Economic Reforms

UPSC Archival Analysis

Q: Which one of the following Kings of the medieval India began the 'Public Distribution System'?

Alauddin Khalji is credited with starting a medieval version of the Public Distribution System (PDS) by regulating grain markets and maintaining state-controlled granaries.

Exam Year

2010

Evidence Source

UPSC Level

ID: HIS_MED_2010_72 Ref: Satish Chandra, Medieval India