History & Civics
What steps were undertaken by Alauddin to control the nobility?
Delhi Sultanate
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Alauddin Khalji undertook several steps to control the nobility and maintain centralized authority:
- Nobles were prohibited from holding private gatherings or forming marriage alliances without the Sultan's approval, preventing them from forging independent power bases.
- Gambling was strictly forbidden to maintain discipline and social order.
- An efficient spy system was established to monitor the activities of nobles and detect potential conspiracies.
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