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Iqta in medieval India meant:<\/p>\n

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\nIqta in medieval India referred to land revenue from different territorial units assigned to army officers.
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\n– The Iqta system was a mechanism used by the Delhi Sultans to administer their vast territories and maintain their army.
\n– Under this system, the empire was divided into several tracts of land called iqtas.
\n– These iqtas were assigned to nobles, military commanders, and officials (known as iqtadars or muqtis) in lieu of their salaries.
\n– The iqtadar was responsible for collecting revenue from their iqta, maintaining law and order, and providing troops to the Sultan when required.
\n– The iqtas were transferable, and the iqtadars were subject to the Sultan’s authority.
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\nThe Iqta system underwent modifications and evolution under different rulers, like Iltutmish and Balban, and was later replaced by a more centralized administration under rulers like Alauddin Khalji.
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