The 'Iqta' system during the Delhi Sultanate was primarily: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The 'Iqta' system during the Delhi Sultanate was primarily:
A. Religious endowments
B. All of the above
C. Tax collection rights
D. Land grants to military officers
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The Iqta system granted land revenue rights to military officers in lieu of salary, but it also included administrative responsibilities.

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