History · Sources of Medieval Indian History
UGC NET December 2022 History (Shift-II)
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 ✓ Correct
B3, 4 and 5 only
C2 and 5 only
D2, 3 and 4 only
Correct answer: (A) 1 and 4 only — The correct statements are 1 and 4 only.
Explanation
★The correct statements are 1 and 4 only.
★The Iqta system was adopted from the Ghaurian Empire by the Delhi Sultanate.
★Iltutmish was the first ruler to implement the Iqta system, and during his reign there were two types of iqtas.
★Balban took certain steps to strengthen royal control over the iqta.
★He prohibited the granting of lifelong iqtas and their transfer to heirs.
★Balban appointed his sons as governors of important provinces.
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