Question

Lands allotted to military commanders for administration was called ___________.

• A. iqtas
• B. muktis
• C. bhuktis
• D. mandalas

Answer 1

The correct option is A iqtas

Lands allotted to military commanders for governance was called iqtas. The landholders were known as iqtadars or muqtis. The duty of muqti was to conduct military campaigns in his area. The muqti is also responsible for maintaining law and order in his/her areas. Muqtis collected revenues from their iqtas as payment. The income from iqtas was used to pay salaries for soldiers.