Huliya System
The word huliya means the looks of a person. Alauddin Khilji understood the importance of the unique identification system of his soldiers. Hence, he introduced the huliya System where a descriptive list of soldiers was maintained to keep a track of Alauddin Khilji’s army. The Royal Clerk would record the description of the soldiers to avoid deploying substitute soldiers or soldiers from the enemy clan.
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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