Iqta in medieval India meant:
[amp_mcq option1=”land assigned to religious personnel for spiritual purposes” option2=”land revenue from different territorial units assigned to army officers” option3=”charity for educational and cultural activities” option4=”the rights of the zamindar” correct=”option2″]
This question was previously asked in
UPSC CDS-1 – 2016
– Under this system, the empire was divided into several tracts of land called iqtas.
– These iqtas were assigned to nobles, military commanders, and officials (known as iqtadars or muqtis) in lieu of their salaries.
– The iqtadar was responsible for collecting revenue from their iqta, maintaining law and order, and providing troops to the Sultan when required.
– The iqtas were transferable, and the iqtadars were subject to the Sultan’s authority.