Q. Regarding the administrative framework of the Delhi Sultanate, consider the following statements: - Iqta was a land revenue system where land was assigned to military officers for administration.
- Patwari is a term used for the head of a village in the context of revenue collection.
- Waqf refers to a religious endowment in Islamic law, often involving land or property.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Answer:
All three
Notes: - Iqta was a land revenue system where land was assigned to military officers for administration: Correct. It facilitated governance and military control during the Sultanate.
- Patwari is a term used for the head of a village in the context of revenue collection: Correct. The Patwari was responsible for maintaining land records and collecting taxes.
- Waqf refers to a religious endowment in Islamic law, often involving land or property: Correct. It is a charitable trust that supports religious and social causes.
Thus, all statements are correct. The correct answer is (C) All three.