History of the Khaljis, A.D. 1290–1320 c14.66

c14.66

'Alāūddīn reformed the police department, created some new posts, and appointed efficient men to them. The post of Divān-i-Riyāsat was created to maintain strict control over the trades-people. The *Shahnāh* or the magistrate of the Market was also an officer of the same sort. Another officer, Muḥtasib, has been mentioned by most of the contemporary writers. He was the chief custodian of public morals and he enquired into the conduct of the people. Besides this he also controlled the market and examined weights and measures. Thus the control of the police was comprehensive and complete.