History of India: ancient and medieval / Delhi Sultanate (1206 to 1526)
Sultanate administration, iqta and economy
Practise 2 PYQsConcepts to cover
- Sultan, wazir (Diwan-i-Wizarat), Diwan-i-arz (ariz-i-mamalik), Diwan-i-insha, Diwan-i-risalat, qazi
- Iqta: West Asian origin, muqti and wali, transfer and audit; not hereditary until Firuz
- Amil, khut, muqaddam and chaudhuri; shiq and pargana; kharaj, ushr, jizya, zakat
- Tanka and jital; new technology: Persian wheel, spinning wheel, paper, true arch and dome (pre-Babur)
- Nobility (Turks, Afghans, Sayyids as Kulah-daran), slaves, artisans, ulema, town life