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SubjectsHistoryMedieval IndiaChapter 7 — Delhi Sultanate7.5 Administration & Iqta System

Topic 7.5 · History · Delhi Sultanate

Administration & Iqta System

Administration & Iqta System is studied as part of "Delhi Sultanate" (Medieval India) in History. The Delhi Sultanate (1206 – 1526) comprised five dynasties — the Mamluks (Slaves), Khiljis, Tughlaqs, Sayyids and Lodis — and consolidated Turkish rule in North India with an administrative system based on the iqta.

In the examination context, administration & iqta system carries conceptual questions that test both factual recall and analytical understanding. Revise this topic in sequence with the rest of the chapter so that chronological and thematic links are clear.

Important Facts

Founder of Sultanate
Qutb-ud-din Aibak (1206)
Alauddin Khilji
Market control & the first economic reforms
Muhammad bin Tughlaq
Noted for token currency and capital transfer
Iqta system
Revenue assignment to nobles

Key Points

  • Founder of Sultanate — Qutb-ud-din Aibak (1206)
  • Alauddin Khilji — Market control & the first economic reforms
  • Muhammad bin Tughlaq — Noted for token currency and capital transfer
  • Iqta system — Revenue assignment to nobles

Important Names

Firoz Shah TughlaqIbn BattutaQutb-ud-din AibakIltutmishAlauddin KhiljiMuhammad bin Tughlaq

Important Dates

1206Establishment of the Sultanate
1236Accession of Razia Sultan
1325Accession of Muhammad bin Tughlaq
1526Babur defeated Ibrahim Lodi at Panipat
Exam-Oriented Notes
  • »Razia was the first and only woman ruler of the Delhi Sultanate. Ibn Battuta's 'Rihla' describes the reign of Muhammad bin Tughlaq.

Related topics

7.1 Slave (Mamluk) Dynasty7.2 Khilji Dynasty7.3 Tughlaq Dynasty7.4 Sayyid & Lodi Dynasties7.6 Society, Economy & Religion
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