Muhammad Ghori granted the first Iqta in India to his loyal slave-general Qutbuddin Aibak. This grant allowed Aibak to collect revenue from assigned territories in return for military service. The Iqta system became the foundation of Sultanate administration and helped Ghori consolidate control over conquered Indian regions through trusted commanders. ANSWER: (C) Qutbuddin Aibak
To whom did Muhammad Ghori grant the first Aqta in India? (A) Shamsuddin Iltutmish (B) Tajuddin Yalduz (C) Qutbuddin Aibak (D) Nasiruddin Qubacha
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The Iqta system, introduced by Muhammad Ghori, involved assigning revenue-yielding territories to military commanders in return for maintaining troops. The first such grant in India was given to Qutbuddin Aibak, Ghori’s most trusted general. This arrangement not only rewarded Aibak for his loyalty but also ensured efficient governance and military readiness in newly conquered lands. Aibak used the revenue to administer territories, maintain soldiers and expand Ghori’s influence. The practice became a standard administrative feature under the Delhi Sultanate, shaping both revenue collection and military organisation. Aibak’s role in pioneering this system strengthened his rise as founder of the Sultanate.
ANSWER: (C) Qutbuddin Aibak