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Under Alauddin Khalji the state brought the assessment and collection of land revenue under its control.

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The above statement is true.
As they solidified their control over the city's hinterland, the Delhi sultans forced the landed chieftains and affluent landowners to submit to their rule. The state assumed control of determining and collecting land income under Alauddin Khalji. In addition to losing their authority to levy taxes, the local chieftains were forced to pay taxes. The Sultan's officials meticulously measured and recorded the land. Old leaders and landowners worked for the Sultanate as assessors and revenue collectors. As a result, under Alauddin Khalji, the state took over the assessment and collection of land taxes.

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