Iqtadari System was a combined mechanism of expropriating
tax and distribution of these revenues to the ruling class. It was a kind of
territorial assignment which was guided by three factors-
Collection of revenue,
Maintenance of army
Maintenance of the traditional system in order to prevent
any untoward reaction.
The term Iqtadari system was coined by Nizamul Mulk to
maintain smooth administration of the Abbassid Empire. The sultans of Delhi
Sultanate like Balban, Iltutmish , Allauddin Khilji etc effectively used the Iqtadari system for their
centralization of power. The Iqtadari system did not confer any ownership in
land and it was subject to transfer.
The iqtadar had two functions – to collect the revenues and
distribution among the soldiers . It was a unique blend of expansion and
consolidation.
The Iqtas were of 4 types:
Iqta- It was administrative cum military grants
Iqta-i-Tamlik- Iqta for collection of revenue
Iqta-i-Istighatal-An Iqta of stipends
Iqta-i-Waqf-Iqta for charitable purposes.
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