Question 12
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?
AOptions
BSolution
Statement 1 is correct. In the revenue administration of the Delhi Sultanate, the 'Amil' (or Amalguzar) was a key official responsible for the collection of land revenue from a specific area or district. They played a crucial role in ensuring the state's income.
Statement 2 is incorrect. The Iqta system was a land revenue assignment system introduced by the Delhi Sultans, notably Iltutmish, based on a Persian institution. It was not an ancient indigenous Indian institution; rather, it was a system imported and adapted by the Turkish rulers to manage their vast empire and pay their military and administrative officials.
Statement 3 is incorrect. The office of 'Mir Bakshi' was a central military administrative post that came into prominence and was fully developed during the reign of the Mughal Emperor Akbar, not during the Khalji Sultans of Delhi. Mir Bakshi was the head of the military department, responsible for intelligence, recruitment, and the payment of soldiers and mansabdars.
CStrategy
For questions on administrative terms and systems from medieval India, differentiate clearly between the Delhi Sultanate and Mughal periods. Understand the origin and function of key posts and systems. Be cautious of statements that claim an institution is 'ancient indigenous' unless specifically proven by history.
DSyllabus Analysis
This question falls under Indian History, specifically Medieval Indian History, focusing on the administrative systems of the Delhi Sultanate and Mughal Empire.
EQuestion Analysis
Medium. Requires precise knowledge of administrative terms and their association with specific medieval Indian dynasties.