Consider the following statements: 1. In the revenue administration of Delhi Sultanate, the in-charge of revenue collection was known as Amil. 2. The Iqta system of Sultans of Delhi was an ancient indigenous institution. 3. The office of Mir Bakshi came i

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Q: 72 (IAS/2019)
Consider the following statements:
1. In the revenue administration of Delhi Sultanate, the in-charge of revenue collection was known as ‘Amil’.
2. The Iqta system of Sultans of Delhi was an ancient indigenous institution.
3. The office of ‘Mir Bakshi’ came into existence during the reign of Khalji Sultans of Delhi.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

question_subject: 

History

question_exam: 

IAS

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The correct answer is 1 only.

Statement 1 is correct. The in-charge of revenue collection in the Delhi Sultanate was known as ‘Amil’.

Statement 2 is incorrect. The Iqta system was not an ancient indigenous institution. It was introduced in India by the Turks during the Delhi Sultanate.

Statement 3 is incorrect. The office of ‘Mir Bakshi’ was created during the Khalji period. The Mir Bakshi was the head of the military department and was responsible for the recruitment and payment of the soldiers.