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Q: A unique type of land distribution and administrative system evolved during Sultanate Period. That was called __
  • A. Iqtadari
  • B. Patwari
  • C. Mahalwari
  • D. Zamindari
Correct Answer: Option A - Iltutmish started Iqtadari system in Delhi sultanate. The Iqtadari was a unique type of land distribution among the army for their service. He set up the Iqtadari system in which division of empire was done into iqtas, which were assigned to the nobles and officers in lieu of salary. Although this system was not hereditary. Iqtadar were transfered between different Iqta's which gave it bureaucratic nature. They were different from Mansabdar of Mughal period.
A. Iltutmish started Iqtadari system in Delhi sultanate. The Iqtadari was a unique type of land distribution among the army for their service. He set up the Iqtadari system in which division of empire was done into iqtas, which were assigned to the nobles and officers in lieu of salary. Although this system was not hereditary. Iqtadar were transfered between different Iqta's which gave it bureaucratic nature. They were different from Mansabdar of Mughal period.

Explanations:

Iltutmish started Iqtadari system in Delhi sultanate. The Iqtadari was a unique type of land distribution among the army for their service. He set up the Iqtadari system in which division of empire was done into iqtas, which were assigned to the nobles and officers in lieu of salary. Although this system was not hereditary. Iqtadar were transfered between different Iqta's which gave it bureaucratic nature. They were different from Mansabdar of Mughal period.