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    Question

    Which of the following statements are correct in regards

    to the Iqta System of Delhi Sultanate? 1.    It was assigned to only soldiers 2.      Initially it was based upon salary 3.      Firoz Shah Tughlaq made it hereditary
    A 1 & 2 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 2 & 3 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 1 & 3 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D All Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    In the Iqta System, the land of the empire was divided into several large and small tracts called Iqta and assigned these Iqtas to his soldiers, officers and nobles. In the beginning, an Iqta was based upon salary. Later, under Firoz Shah Tughlaq it became hereditary.

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