Question

The 'Dagh' and 'Chehra' system was introduced by which Sultan of Delhi?

  1. Qutb-ud-din Aibak
  2. Iltutmish
  3. Alauddin Khilji
  4. Muhammad bin Tughlaq

Answer:

Option C: Alauddin Khilji

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Alauddin Khilji”.

Alauddin Khilji introduced the 'Dagh' (branding of horses) and 'Chehra' (descriptive roll of soldiers) system to improve the efficiency of his army and prevent corruption.