Q75. With reference to the Delhi Sultanate, choose the incorrect pair.
1. Iqta land – land assigned or granted to religious leaders or religious institutions.
2. Khalisa land – land under the direct control of the Sultan and the revenues collected were spent for the maintenance of royal court and royal household.
3. Inam land– lands assigned to officials instead of payment for their services.
Correct answer code is:
After consolidating their position in India, the Delhi Sultans introduced reforms in the land revenue administration. The lands were classified into three categories:
Iqta land – lands assigned to officials as iqtas instead of payment for their services. khalisa land – land under the direct control of the Sultan and the revenues collected were spent for the maintenance of royal court and royal household. Inam land – land assigned or granted to religious leaders or religious institutions.