The administrative land-revenue category 'Khalisa' land under the Delhi Sultanate and Mughal administration referred to which type of land? MCQ with Answer and Explanation
The administrative land-revenue category 'Khalisa' land under the Delhi Sultanate and Mughal administration referred to which type of land?
A. Land granted to religious scholars for charity
B. Land assigned to military commanders as Iqta
C. Land whose entire revenue went directly to the royal treasury
D. Fallow forest land exempt from taxation
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Khalisa land was under the direct management of the central government, and its revenues were used to pay for the king's personal expenses and household troops.
Explanation:
Sultan Balban used his strict policy of 'Blood and Iron' to suppress rebellions, execute bandits along trade routes, and protect the Sultanate's borders from Mongol raids.
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