HISTORY
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Question
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Which of the following stands for ‘Iqta’?
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The grant of revenue from a territory in lieu of salary
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Law of primogeniture
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State’s share in the war booty
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Crown land donated to army officers
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -1. Iqta land – land assigned or granted to religious leaders or religious institutions. 2. Khalisa land – land under the direct control of the Sultan and the revenues collected were spent for the maintenance of royal court and royal household.
Detailed explanation-2: -Shamsa ud-din Iltutmish of the Delhi Sultanate is credited with introducing the Iqta system in India.
Detailed explanation-3: -Iltutmish issued the Tanka and Jital coins for the first time. 3. Iltutmish organised the Iqta system.
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