Q. Which of the following pair/s is/are correctly matched?
1.Iqta land :Land assigned to officials
2.Khalisa land :Land assigned to religious leaders
3.Inam land:Land under the direct control of the Sultan
Choose the correct answer from below given codes:
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanation: After consolidating their position in India, the Delhi Sultans introduced reforms in the land revenue administration. The lands were classified into three categories:
- Iqta land – Lands assigned to officials as iqtas instead of payment for their services.
- Khalisa land – Land under the direct control of the Sultan and the revenues collected were spent for the maintenance of the royal court and royal household.
- Inam land – Land assigned or granted to religious leaders or religious institutions.
Source: Tamil Nadu NCERT
