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Alauddin Khalji's market control policy was primarily aimed at:

1. Increasing the wealth of the nobility
2. Promoting international trade
3. Maintaining a large standing army at low costs
4. Encouraging the growth of local artisans

Correct answer: Maintaining a large standing army at low costs

Solution

Alauddin Khalji controlled market prices so that soldiers could be paid lower salaries while still affording necessities. This helped him maintain a large standing army at low cost.

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