UPSC Previous Year Question | Prelims GS | 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?

  1. 1 only
  2. 1 and 2 only
  3. 3 only
  4. 1, 2 and 3

Answer

Correct Answer

1 only

Explanation

The Amil was the official in charge of revenue collection under the Delhi Sultanate, so statement 1 is correct. The iqta system was introduced from West Asia (it was not an ancient indigenous institution), and the office of Mir Bakshi is associated with the Mughal period, so statements 2 and 3 are incorrect.

Topics: delhi sultanate - administration, history, iqta, medieval india, mir bakshi), revenue administration (amil