The iqtadari system was introduced in North India by ..................... .

The correct answer is - Iltutmish

Key Points

• Iltutmish
  • He was the third ruler of the Delhi Sultanate and a member of the Slave Dynasty.
  • Introduced the iqtadari system, a system of land revenue administration in North India.
  • Under this system, lands were granted to nobles and officers, called iqta, in exchange for their military services and administrative responsibilities.
  • The iqta holders collected revenue from their assigned lands and maintained troops for the Sultanate.
  • This system helped to decentralize administration and strengthen the Sultanate's control over vast territories.

Additional Information

• Land Revenue System
  • The iqtadari system was a precursor to later land revenue systems in India.
  • It laid the foundation for systems like the mansabdari system under the Mughal Empire.
• Role of Iltutmish
  • Iltutmish is credited with consolidating the Delhi Sultanate and implementing administrative reforms.
  • He introduced the silver tanka and copper coins, standardizing currency in the Sultanate.
  • He completed the construction of the Qutub Minar, further contributing to his legacy.
• Other Historical Figures
  • Qutbuddin Aibak: Founder of the Delhi Sultanate; introduced foundational policies but did not implement the iqtadari system.
  • Alauddin Khilji: Known for his military campaigns and market reforms, but not for introducing the iqtadari system.
  • Jalaluddin Khilji: Focused on consolidating the Khilji dynasty, but his contributions were not related to land revenue systems.