Q. With reference to the administration of the Delhi Sultanate, what was the primary purpose of the Iqta system during the Slave Dynasty period?

[A] To maintain an advisory council of the most loyal Turkish nobles to limit the power of the Sultan.

[B] To establish a revenue assignment system for military commanders, who were required to maintain law, order, and a military contingent from the assigned area.

[C] To implement a system of land categorization based on fertility to ensure fair tax assessment across the entire empire.

[D] To institute a centralized marketing system with fixed prices for commodities to keep the army's expenditure low.

Answer: B
Notes:

Explanation:

  • The empire was divided into Iqtas and managed by Muqtis. The Iqta system was essentially a land-based payment and decentralized administrative system. The Muqti (or Wali) was granted the revenue of the Iqta in exchange for providing military service and maintaining local administration.
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