The Iqtadari system was a unique administrative and land distribution system used by the Delhi Sultanate. Under this system, land was divided into 'Iqtas' (territories), which were assigned to nobles, military commanders, and officials known as 'Iqtadars'. These Iqtadars were responsible for collecting revenue from their Iqta and maintaining troops for the Sultan.
Which land distribution system adopted by sultans of Delhi?
Asked in TNPSC CS Prelims 2021 · Topic: Delhi Sultanate: Administration (Land Grant Systems (Iqta, Inam, Waqf))
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