How did policies similar to those described in the passage contribute to the sultan’s success in maintaining control over India? A. The sultan's repaired forts allowed the military to extend its control over the peasantry.
B. The sultan’s projects required higher taxes that kept citizens from rising above financial poverty.
C. The sultan’s complete control of the land granted the government access to unlimited resources.
D. The sultan’s adherence to codified law restored the peasants’ trust in a centralized government.