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Alauddin Khilji introduced the Dagh and Huliyah systems to control the army. What was Huliyah associated with?

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Soldier’s description

Huliyah System: Alauddin Khilji's Army Reform

Alauddin Khilji introduced significant reforms to manage his army effectively. Two notable systems were the 'Dagh' (branding of horses) and the 'Huliyah' system.

  • Dagh System: This involved branding the horses to ensure quality and prevent fraud by soldiers presenting unsuitable animals.
  • Huliyah System: This system focused on maintaining a detailed record, or description, of each soldier. It included aspects like their physical appearance, lineage, and other identifying attributes.

The primary purpose of the Huliyah system was to create a comprehensive dossier for each soldier, enabling better administrative control and preventing impersonation or the enlistment of unqualified individuals.

Therefore, the Huliyah system was associated with maintaining a detailed soldier's description.

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