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Q. Which Sultan of Delhi was the first to charge GHARI or HOUSE TAX?

A
Alauddin Khalji
B
Balban
C
Mohammad bin Tughlaq
D
Firoz Shah Tughlaq

Correct Answer

Alauddin Khalji

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