History of the Khaljis, A.D. 1290–1320 c17.45

c17.45

Ferishtah's statement that the prices fixed for Delhi were obtained in other parts of the country as well,²⁰ is very doubtful. Firstly, it was very difficult in those days to fix a uniform price of food grains and other articles all over the empire. Even in the 20th century, with all the elaborate system of transport and communications, a uniform system of price control has not been possible in India. In the 14th century conditions were still more unfavourable. Secondly, Barani always talks only of the capital city while describing rationing and price control, and his statements are more trustworthy than Ferishtah's. Barani was living in 'Alāūddīns days, Ferishtah was not.