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SSC CPO 2019 PYQ — Question 93

SSC CPO Tier I - 11th December 2019 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q93

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In the context of state and administration in the Delhi Sultanate, the term 'muqti' means:

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 2 i.e. The holder of a land assignment called 'Iqta'.

  • The Khaljis and the Tughlaqs appointed local commanders called 'Iqtadar' or 'Muqti'.
  • The 'Iqtadars' led military campaigns, maintained law and order, collected taxes, and paid their soldiers.
  • ‘Iqta’ is used as a territorial assignment whose holder was designated as Mukti (Muqti) or Iqtadar.