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?

1 only

1 and 2 only

3 only

1, 2 and 3

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UPSC Prelims

2019 • 02 Jun, 2019 • Paper-1

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?

Correct Answer

1 only

Statement 1 Analysis: This is correct. During the Delhi Sultanate, the official designated for the collection of land revenue at the provincial or pargana level......

💡 Analysis & Explanation

Statement 1 Analysis ▼

This is correct. During the Delhi Sultanate, the official designated for the collection of land revenue at the provincial or pargana level was titled 'Amil'.

Statement 2 Analysis ▼

This is incorrect. The Iqta system, an assignment of land revenue in lieu of salary, was an Islamic institution originating in the Middle East and introduced to India by the Ghurid and early Sultanate rulers, not an ancient indigenous system.

Statement 3 Analysis ▼

This is incorrect. The office of 'Mir Bakshi', head of the military department, was formally institutionalized during the Mughal era under Emperor Akbar, replacing the Sultanate title of 'Ariz-i-Mamalik'.

Conclusion ▼

Only the first statement is factually accurate, making option A correct.

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