History of the Khaljis, A.D. 1290–1320 c19.2

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Before closing the study of ‘Alāuddīn’s reign, it would be proper to review his career as a man, and his achievements as an emperor. Ascending the throne at the age of thirty he had reached the apogee of power at forty-five through unrivalled skill, studied tact, and phenominal energy. From nothingness he rose to be one of the greatest rulers of medieval times. With the help of a strong and disciplined army he pulled down native princes and stamped out sedition from the land. By a systematic tariff policy he controlled the fluctuating market, and with an efficient administrative machinery effectively governed the country for two decades.