With reference to the agrarian reforms of Alauddin Khalji, consider the following statements:
1. He was the first Sultan to order the measurement of land and fix the state's share based on a standard unit called 'Biswa'.
2. The land revenue (Kharaj) was fixed at one-third (33%) of the produce.
3. He abolished the traditional revenue collection privileges of the Hindu intermediaries like Khuts, Muqaddams, and Chaudhuris.
How many of the above statements are correct?

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Statements 1 and 3 are correct. Statement 2 is incorrect because Alauddin fixed the land revenue (Kharaj) at one-half (50%) of the total produce, not one-third, which was the highest in the Sultanate period.

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