How did the Iqta system differ from traditional feudalism?

Unlike feudal lords, Iqtadars were frequently transferred and did not own the land; they only had the right to collect revenue in exchange for military service.

Delhi Sultanate Administration | Amil, Iqta, Mir Bakshi (2019 PYQ)

ID: HIS_MED_2019_07 Ref: Satish Chandra, History of Medieval India

Consider the following statements:
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.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct Option: A

The only correct statement is that 'Amils' were in charge of revenue collection. The Iqta system was a Persian import, and 'Mir Bakshi' was a Mughal office, not a Sultanate one.