Question

The income of iqtadars working with the Delhi sultans was derived from __________.

• A. king's treasury
• B. revenue derived from their iqtas
• C. revenue from traders only
• D. foreign trade only

Answer 1

The correct option is B revenue derived from their iqtas

Lands allotted to military commanders for governance were 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.