Question

From the point of view of the Turkish rule, the most important contribution of Iltutmish was

• A. Establishment of dynastic rule
• B. He was the first Muslim ruler in India to issue coins
• C. He made Delhi the capital of the Sultanate
• D. He organized the Iqta System

Answer 1

The correct option is D He organized the Iqta System

Shamsuddin Iltutmish was one of the powerful rulers of slave dynasty. The rulers of this dynasty were also called "Mamluk Sultans". The term "Mamluk" in Arabic means "Owned". Iltutmish organised the Iqta system. He granted land to his army. These granted lands were known as Iqta. The iqta holders were known as Iqtadar or Muqti. In return of Iqta, Iqtadar had to give military help to the Sultan at the time of war.