Twilight of the Sultanate c14.s6.50
Twilight of the Sultanate c14.s6.50
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c14.s6.50
In a word under Sikandar Lodī’s efficient administration the Afghan chiefs were kept under control. The Hindu zamindars were kept down with a strong hand. The corn duties were abolished, agriculture was encouraged and trade was carried on in perfect security. Consequently, prices of food grains fell. The people were happy and the glory of the Sultanate was revived.¹⁶⁰