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Q. In the context of state and administration in the Delhi Sultanate, the term 'muqti' means ______:
Answer: The holder of a land assignment called 'iqta'
Notes: Military commanders were appointed as governors of territories during Delhi Sultanate Period. This land is called iqta and their holder called iqtadar or muqti. The duty of muqti was to lead military campaigns and maintain law and order in their iqtas.

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