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    Question

    Consider the following statements: 1.  In the

    revenue administration of Delhi Sultanate, the in-charge of revenue collection was known as ‘Amil’ 2.  The lqta system of Sultans of Delhi was an ancient indigenous institution. 3.  The office of ‘Mir Bakshi’ came into existence during the reign of Khalji Sultans of Delhi. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
    A 1 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 1 and 2 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 3 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 1, 2 and 3 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Only statement 1 is correct : In the Delhi Sultanate, the task of collecting revenue directly from peasant and measurement of land rested on Amils. Iqta system evolved in West Asia significantly in Persia. Mir Bhakshi was the head of militiary department in Mughal India whereas in Delhi Sultanate, Ariz under Diwan-i-arz (set up by Balban) was improved by Alauddin Khalji as he introduced Dagh system which was aimed to improve Horse quality as well as eliminate fake numbering

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