Sultanate Land Revenue
UPSC Archival Analysis
Exam Year
2010
Evidence Source
UPSC Level
ID: HIS_MED_2010_68 Ref: Satish Chandra, Medieval India
Which medieval king of India introduced the 'Iqta system'?
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Correct Option: A
Iltutmish introduced and institutionalized the Iqta system in India, using it to assign land revenue for the maintenance of his army and nobility.