History · Medieval History - Lodi Dynasty Land Revenue
During the Lodi period, royal authority and central sovereignty were impacted by the hereditary assignment of land revenue through 'Wajh-i-Ma'ash', which essentially meant that:
- 1The Kotwals of major cities were elected directly by clan elders.
- 2The revenue from Khalisa lands was entirely diverted to Sufi Khanqahs.
- 3The Afghan nobles were exempt from providing military contingents during the harvest season.
- 4The Sultan yielded strict central control over resuming revenue assignments, making them de facto hereditary estates.✓
Correct answer
The Sultan yielded strict central control over resuming revenue assignments, making them de facto hereditary estates.
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