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What were the innovative reforms introduced by Alauddin Khaiji?

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Alauddin Khaiji introduced many innovative reforms. He introduced a market control policy and fixed the prices of all essential items. He also established separate markets for food grains, cloth, horses, fruits, etc. Very strict punishments were prescribed for cheating and under-weighing. He controlled taxation and fixed the rate of land revenue. He also curbed the powers of the nobles and banned alcohol and parties. He confiscated the lands given to the nobles. Also, he introduced the first permanent standing army of India. He reorganised the army and directly appointed the soldiers. The salaries were given in cash. Horses were also branded.