History • Medieval IndiaEasy
In the administrative vocabulary of the Delhi Sultanate, what did the term 'Iqta' refer to?
A. A tax levied on non-Muslim subjects
B. A revenue-yielding territorial assignment given to military commanders✓ Correct Answer
C. A special military corps composed of royal bodyguards
D. A religious endowment for Islamic scholars
💡 Solution & Explanation
The iqta system was a unique land-revenue assignment practice used during the Delhi Sultanate where military commanders collected taxes from assigned tracts in lieu of cash salaries. Iqtadars were periodically transferred to prevent them from becoming entrenched local powers.
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