Multiple choice

During the rule of the so called slave dynasty, the empire was divided into provincial units placed under the charge of a military officer. What was this unit called?

  1. Mansabdari

  2. Iqta

  3. Paragana

  4. Shiqq

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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Iqta system was the administrative division used during the Delhi Sultanate period (Slave Dynasty). An Iqta was a land grant given to a military officer in exchange for military services. Mansabdari was a later Mughal system, while Paragana and Shiqq were smaller administrative units.