Delhi Sultanate Administrative Systems
Question
Consider the following statements:
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- 1.
In the revenue administration of Delhi Sultanate, the in-charge of revenue collection was known as 'Amil'.
- 2.
The Iqta system of Sultans of Delhi was an ancient indigenous institution.
- 3.
The office of 'Mir Bakshi' came into existence during the reign of Khalji Sultans of Delhi.
Options
1 only
1 and 2 only
3 only
1, 2 and 3
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct: The Amil was indeed the officer responsible for revenue collection in Delhi Sultanate's administrative system. Statement 2 is incorrect: While the Iqta system had some indigenous roots, it was primarily a Muslim feudal system brought by the Sultanate, not an ancient indigenous institution in its form under the Sultans. Statement 3 is incorrect: The office of Mir Bakshi developed during the Mughal period (particularly under Akbar), not specifically during the Khalji Sultanate period. The Khalji Sultans (Alauddin Khalji era) had different administrative structures. > Amil = Revenue collector in Delhi Sultanate; Iqta = Islamic feudal grant; Mir Bakshi = Mughal-era officer. Answer: (a).
Question details
Year
2019
Paper
GS Paper 1
Question
Q12
Subject
History
Sub-topic
Delhi Sultanate - Administration and Revenue
Type
Statement-based
Difficulty
Medium
Nature
Static
Source hint
NCERT History - Medieval India, Delhi Sultanate
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