With reference to the administrative and revenue practices of the Khalji and Tughluq rulers, consider the following statements: 1. The iqta system involved assigning territories to military commanders called muqtis. 2. The office of muqti was heritable and generally assigned for long durations to ensure stability. 3. Under Alauddin Khalji, land revenue was directly assessed by the state, and even local chieftains had to pay taxes to the Sultan. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

[A] 1 and 3 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 2 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation:

Military commanders (muqtis) were assigned territories (iqta) and collected revenue as salary.
The office of muqti was not heritable and was often short-term, as per state policy to maintain control.
Alauddin Khalji brought revenue collection under direct state control and made even aristocrats and landlords pay taxes.

Source: NCERT and History Of Medieval India – NCERT (Satish Chandra)

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