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

Options

A. a head of Gram Panchayat
B. the holder of a land assignment called 'iqta'
C. the head of a village
D. a district level judicial official

Answer

B

Explanation

Administration and Consolidation under the Khaljis and the Tughlaqs…… The Khalkis and the Tughlaqs appointed local commanders called .iqtadar or muqti., and the lands given to them to manage were called .iqtas.. The .iqtadars. led military campaigns, maintained law and order, collected taxes, and paid their soldiers.