INDIAN HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The Iqta system was abolished by Alauddin Khilji in order to bring the small fiefs under central authority. It is widely regarded as an important agrarian reform under the Delhi Sultanate.

Detailed explanation-2: -Alauddin Khilji abolished the system of Iqtas. The agricultural and land revenue system of the early Turkish Sultans based on the Iqta (assignment of land revenue) and Kharaj (Land Revenue).

Detailed explanation-3: -UPSC Mains Notes: Alauddin Khilji suddenly abolished the system of small Iqtas with a stroke of pen and brought them under the central Government, it is regarded as one of the most important agrarian reform of Alauddin Khilji.

Detailed explanation-4: -In the beginning, an Iqta was based upon salary. Later, under Firoz Shah Tughlaq it became hereditary. Alauddin Khilji suddenly abolished the system of small Iqtas with a stroke of the pen and brought them under the central Government (thus called Khalsa land).

Detailed explanation-5: -Shamsa ud-din Iltutmish of the Delhi Sultanate is credited with introducing the Iqta system in India.