Multiple choice

The main source of sultanate's income was

  1. agricultural revenue

  2. tax on trade and commerce

  3. looted property and cash

  4. money from subordinate rulers

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Explanation

The Delhi Sultanate's economy was predominantly agrarian. Agricultural revenue (land tax and related levies) constituted the largest portion of state income, far exceeding revenue from trade, war booty, or tributary rulers. This made the agricultural sector the financial backbone of the Sultanate.