Question

Who were iqtadars?

Answer 1

Iqtadars were governors of small land areas or iqtas. Iqtadars were basically military commanders who had to accompany the king during wars. The iqtas were assigned by the king to the these commanders or iqtadars in lieu of the services extended by them. An iqtadar would collect the revenue from the iqta to pay his troupes and maintain his army.