Previous year MCQs

Medieval History UPPSC 2010 GS-I
Question

Which medieval King of India introduced the "Iqta" system?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option A: Iltutmish

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Iltutmish”.
Iltutmish introduced the Iqta system in India during his reign. The system was based on the ideas of Muhammad Ghori, who first introduced the Iqta system in India in 1206 AD, but Iltutmish gave it an institutional form.

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