With reference to the medieval administration under the Delhi Sultanate, what was the primary responsibility of a 'Muqti' or 'Iqtadar'?

💡 Solution & Explanation

During the Delhi Sultanate, the administrative territories called Iqtas were assigned to military commanders known as Muqtis or Iqtadars. Their primary responsibility was to collect land revenue from these assigned regions and maintain military contingents to assist the Sultan during campaigns. Other administrative roles like heading the judiciary belonged to the Qazi, while Karkhanas managed royal workshops.