ILTUTMISH (AD 1210-1236) PART-2

  • He got his authority (Sultanate of Delhi) recognised by the Caliph of Baghdad (Khalifa) as a member of world fraternity of Islamic states.
  • He completed the construction of Qutab Minar.
  • He constituted a corporate of 40 loyal slave Amins known as Turkan-i-Chahalgani or Chalisa.
  • He started Iqta systems in Delhi Sultanate. This is an assignment of land in lieu of salary; which he distributed to his officers. Every Iqtadar had to maintain law and order and collect revenue. After deducting his salary and the surplus amount to Central Government.
  • He introduced the Silver Tanka and Cooper Jital.
  • He patronised Minhaj-us-Siraj, author of Tabaqat-i-Nasiri.
  • He is called the father of Tom Building (built Sultan Garhi in Delhi).
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