History • Medieval IndiaMedium
The administrative division of land during the Delhi Sultanate known as 'Iqta' was essentially:
A. A hereditary grant given to religious scholars
B. A revenue-yielding territorial assignment given to nobles✓ Correct Answer
C. A crown land managed directly by the Sultan's personal officers
D. A communal pasture land reserved for military horses
💡 Solution & Explanation
During the Delhi Sultanate, an Iqta was a revenue-yielding territorial assignment granted by the Sultan to nobles and military commanders in lieu of regular cash salaries. Hereditary religious grants were known as Inam or Waqf, while crown lands were designated as Khalisa.
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