After consolidating their position in India the Delhi Sultans introduced reforms in the land revenue...........

Ancient and Medival History Sultanate Period

After consolidating their position in India, the Delhi Sultans introduced reforms in the land revenue administration. In this context, inam lands were assigned to

officials against the payment for their services.

religious leaders or religious institutions.

courtyards for mosques.

expand the market in the hinterland of the empire.

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Explanation:

The lands were classified into three categories:

iqta land – lands assigned to officials as iqtas instead of payment for their services.
khalisa land – land under the direct control of the Sultan and the revenues collected were spent for the maintenance of royal court and royal household.
inam land – land assigned or granted to religious leaders or religious institutions.
However, despite the land reforms, the peasantry paid one third of their produce as land revenue,and sometimes even one half of the produce. They also paid other taxes and always led a hand-tomouth living.