Dagh System
Alauddin Khilji introduced the Dagh system, where the horses were branded for war. There were special training sessions held for these horses to make them elite horses for the war. He was very particular about his army and recognized their importance and the strength they would provide in his reign. Hence, most of his reforms. Corruption was a reason for which the Dagh system was introduced.
The System Of ‘Dagh’ And ‘Huliya’
Delhi, currently the heart of the Indian subcontinent and its capital, was once ruled by many different dynasties. From the years 1206 to 1209, the Slave dynasty ruled the current capital. Then came the famous Khilji Dynasty which ruled Delhi for a brief amount of 30 years, from the year 1209 to 1320. This was followed by the Tughlaq Dynasty, Sayyid Dynasty, and Lodi Dynasty from 1320 to 1414, 1414 to 1451, and 1451 to 1526, respectively.
In the Khilji Dynasty, even though rulers ruled for only thirty years still, Alauddin Khilji is considered the most dangerous and longest-running emperor. Alauddin Khilji ruled for 20 years, from 1296 to 1316. Alauddin Khilji’s army was not only well paid but also well equipped. He understood the importance of his army and how his army could be his biggest strength; hence the majority of the reforms he introduced were to aid his army in terms of maintenance and satisfaction of his army men.
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