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The 'Iqta System' was introduced in India by which Sultan?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Qutub-ud-din Aibak
  2. Iltutmish
  3. Balban
  4. Alauddin Khilji

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Iltutmish

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: (B) Iltutmish šŸ“š Explanation: Shamsuddin Iltutmish, the third ruler of the Slave Dynasty, formally introduced the 'Iqta System' in India. Under this system, the empire was divided into several tracts of land called 'Iqtas', which were assigned to military officers (Iqtadars) in lieu of salary. The Iqtadars were responsible for collecting revenue from these lands and maintaining a specified number of troops for the Sultan. This system was crucial for consolidating the administrative control of the Delhi Sultanate.