UPSC History Delhi Sultnat (Gulam, Khilji, Tughlak, Sayyed, Lodhi) Question Bank Delhi Sultanate / Chandelas / Others

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    Regarding the Revenue System in the Sultanate period, consider the following statements:
    1. Revenue system was generally realized at 1/5 of the total produce.
    2. The Sultans like Ala-ud-Din Khilji and Muhammed Tughlak raised it to 1/2 of the produce.
    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    A)  1 only                         

    B)  2 only

    C)  Both 1 and 2                

    D)  Neither 1 nor 2

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

     Land revenue was determined by the different Sultans and ranged from 1/10 to 1/2 during Sultanate period. For example Ala-ud-Din Khilji charged 50 per cent of the agricultural produce as stale share.


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