Which of the following statements in respect of the Iqta system are correct? Choose the correct answer from the options given below.

1.From the Ghaurian Empire, the Iqta system was directly inherited by the Delhi Sultanate

2.Minhaj Siraj's Tabaqat-i-Nasiri does not provide evidence as to how the Iqta system worked during the 13th century

3.A shahna or superintendent was appointed in each iqta

4.Balban took certain steps to strengthen royal control over the iqta

5.The Iqta system was a replica of the Persian administration

A1 and 4 only

B3, 4 and 5 only

C2 and 5 only

D2, 3 and 4 only

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