WBCS.LIVE practice question

The ‘Jagir’ of the Mughals is equal to which of the following units of Sultanate period?

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

Answer options

  1. Waqf
  2. Khalisa
  3. Inam
  4. Iqta

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Iqta

Explanation: The correct answer is D. Iqta. Under the Delhi Sultanate, the Iqta system was a method of revenue assignment where land (called Iqta) was granted to nobles or officials in exchange for administrative and military service. During the Mughal period, a similar system called the Jagirdari system was in place. Land revenue from a region (called Jagir) was assigned to a Jagirdar, who used it to maintain troops and meet imperial obligations.