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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?

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? Correct Answer 1 only

The correct answer is option 1, i.e 1 only.

  • Amils -
    • They were officers in charge of collecting revenue during the sultanate era in North India. 
    • Akbar had even directed the Amils to extend loans to the peasants in times of need and encourage them to show high-quality seeds.
    • Hence statement 1 is correct.
  • Mir Bakshi - 
    • He was the head of the Mughal military department and was also considered the head of the nobility.
    • He was also the head of the intelligence and information agencies of the empire.
    • Hence statement 3 is not correct.
  • Under the Iqta System, the land of the empire was divided into several large and small tracts called Iqta and assigned these Iqtas to the soldiers, officers and nobles.
    • It was introduced by Delhi sultans, was originally of Central Asian and West Asian origin and was not an ancient indigenous institution.
    • Hence statement 2 is not correct.

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