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The 'Iqta' system in the Delhi Sultanate was a form of ______ assignment.

Answer: land revenue

The Iqta system assigned land revenue collection rights to military officers (Iqtadars) in lieu of salary. Iqtadars maintained troops and remitted surplus revenue to the central treasury. [[30]]

Topic Delhi Sultanate - Administration
Exam Relevance UPSC, SSC, Railway