Multiple choice general knowledge

Which medieval King of India introduced the ‘Iqkta system’?

  1. Iltutmish

  2. Balban

  3. Alauddin Khalji

  4. None of the above

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Explanation

Iltutmish (1211-1236), the third Mamluk Sultan of Delhi, formally institutionalized the Iqta system in India. This land revenue system assigned territorial rights to military officials in exchange for service, becoming a cornerstone of Delhi Sultanate administration.