Were Iqtas hereditary in the early Sultanate?

No, initially Iqtas were non-hereditary and Iqtadars were frequently transferred to prevent them from becoming local rulers.

Sultanate Land Revenue

UPSC Archival Analysis

Iltutmish introduced and institutionalized the Iqta system in India, using it to assign land revenue for the maintenance of his army and nobility.

Exam Year

2010

Evidence Source

UPSC Level

ID: HIS_MED_2010_68 Ref: Satish Chandra, Medieval India