Consider the following statements:
1. In the revenue administration of Delhi Sultanate, the in-charge of revenue collection was known as ‘Amil’.
2. The Iqta system of Sultans of Delhi was an ancient indigenous institution.
3. The office of ‘Mir Bakshi’ came into existence during the reign of Khalji Sultans of Delhi.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Explanation
Amil was responsible for revenue collection in
the revenue administration of Delhi Sultanate.
2. The Iqta system of Sultans of Delhi was NOT
an ancient indigenous institution. This system
was originally an Arabic practice. It was adopted
by Turks from Arabs and the Turks brought it to
India. For the first time Iqtas were distributed in
India by Muhammad Ghori.
3. The office of ‘Mir Bakshi’ came into existence
during the reign of MUGHALS NOT DURING THE
REIGN OF Khalji Sultans of Delhi.