“Not even a hundred karohs of my territory are obedient to me in the proper way”
Identify the person whom Sultan Alauddin Khalji was complaining to?

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (A) Qazi Mughisuddin

Explanation:
• This famous dialogue is recorded by Ziauddin Barani in his 'Tarikh-i-Firoz Shahi'. It took place between Sultan Alauddin Khalji and Qazi Mughisuddin of Bayana.
• The Sultan was discussing his harsh measures against the nobility and the Hindu intermediaries (Khuts, Muqaddams, and Chaudharies). He complained about the rebellious nature of his subjects and the difficulty in enforcing his orders.
• During this conversation, the Sultan famously stated that he issues orders based on the welfare of the state and the exigencies of the time, rather than following the strict interpretations of the Shariat, which the Qazi represented.
• This dialogue highlights Alauddin's 'Kingship knows no kinship' philosophy and his secular approach to statecraft where the Sultan's word was supreme.

Information Booster:
• Alauddin Khalji was the first Sultan of Delhi to separate religion from politics.
• He was also the first to establish a standing army paid in cash.

Additional Knowledge:
• Qazi Fakhruddin (Option B): Not the primary interlocutor for this specific political discussion.
• Sharaf Qaini (Option C): The Naib Wazir who assisted in the implementation of Alauddin's land revenue reforms.
• Alaul Mulk (Option D): The Kotwal of Delhi and a close friend/advisor who advised Alauddin against starting a new religion and embarking on world conquest (Alexander the Second).