{"id":25713,"date":"2024-02-06T07:06:04","date_gmt":"2024-02-06T07:06:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/?p=25713"},"modified":"2024-02-06T07:06:07","modified_gmt":"2024-02-06T07:06:07","slug":"upsc-mains-outline-the-prominent-aspects-of-the-administrative-system-that-characterized-the-turko-afghan-era-within-the-delhi-sultanate-10m-150-words","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-mains-outline-the-prominent-aspects-of-the-administrative-system-that-characterized-the-turko-afghan-era-within-the-delhi-sultanate-10m-150-words\/","title":{"rendered":"UPSC Mains &#8211; Outline the prominent aspects of the administrative system that characterized the Turko-Afghan era within the Delhi Sultanate (10M, 150 words)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/refer-and-earn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" 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class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 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href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-mains-outline-the-prominent-aspects-of-the-administrative-system-that-characterized-the-turko-afghan-era-within-the-delhi-sultanate-10m-150-words\/#Key_Features_of_the_Administrative_System_during_the_Turko-Afghan_Period\" title=\"Key Features of the Administrative System during the Turko-Afghan Period:\">Key Features of the Administrative System during the Turko-Afghan Period:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-mains-outline-the-prominent-aspects-of-the-administrative-system-that-characterized-the-turko-afghan-era-within-the-delhi-sultanate-10m-150-words\/#Centralized_Authority\" title=\"Centralized Authority:\">Centralized Authority:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-mains-outline-the-prominent-aspects-of-the-administrative-system-that-characterized-the-turko-afghan-era-within-the-delhi-sultanate-10m-150-words\/#Provincial_Administration\" title=\"Provincial Administration:\">Provincial Administration:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-mains-outline-the-prominent-aspects-of-the-administrative-system-that-characterized-the-turko-afghan-era-within-the-delhi-sultanate-10m-150-words\/#Revenue_System\" title=\"Revenue System:\">Revenue System:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-mains-outline-the-prominent-aspects-of-the-administrative-system-that-characterized-the-turko-afghan-era-within-the-delhi-sultanate-10m-150-words\/#Military_Organization\" title=\"Military Organization:\">Military Organization:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-mains-outline-the-prominent-aspects-of-the-administrative-system-that-characterized-the-turko-afghan-era-within-the-delhi-sultanate-10m-150-words\/#Legal_System\" title=\"Legal System:\">Legal System:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-mains-outline-the-prominent-aspects-of-the-administrative-system-that-characterized-the-turko-afghan-era-within-the-delhi-sultanate-10m-150-words\/#Communication_and_Infrastructure\" title=\"Communication and Infrastructure:\">Communication and Infrastructure:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-mains-outline-the-prominent-aspects-of-the-administrative-system-that-characterized-the-turko-afghan-era-within-the-delhi-sultanate-10m-150-words\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion:\">Conclusion:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-mains-outline-the-prominent-aspects-of-the-administrative-system-that-characterized-the-turko-afghan-era-within-the-delhi-sultanate-10m-150-words\/#In_case_you_still_have_your_doubts_contact_us_on_9811333901\" title=\"In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&nbsp;\">In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-mains-outline-the-prominent-aspects-of-the-administrative-system-that-characterized-the-turko-afghan-era-within-the-delhi-sultanate-10m-150-words\/#Visit_our_YouTube_Channel_%E2%80%93_here\" title=\"Visit our YouTube Channel \u2013&nbsp;here\">Visit our YouTube Channel \u2013&nbsp;here<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introduction\"><\/span>Introduction<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p> The Turko-Afghan epoch, spanning the early 13th to late 16th century under the Delhi Sultanate, witnessed a distinctive administrative setup governing North India&#8217;s diverse territories. Various Turko-Afghan dynasties, such as the Slave, Khilji, Tughlaq, and Sayyid\/Lodi, marked this period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Body\"><\/span>Body:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Features_of_the_Administrative_System_during_the_Turko-Afghan_Period\"><\/span>Key Features of the Administrative System during the Turko-Afghan Period:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Centralized_Authority\"><\/span> Centralized Authority:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Supreme Sultan:  <\/strong>The Sultan wielded absolute political and administrative power, representing Islamic authority. Example: Alauddin Khilji&#8217;s era showcased highly centralized authority, with direct control over administration and revenue collection.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Provincial_Administration\"><\/span>Provincial Administration:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Governors:<\/strong> Provinces were managed by governors or nobles (&#8216;wali&#8217; or &#8216;malik&#8217;). Example: Muhammad bin Tughlaq appointed loyal governors to ensure provincial loyalty to the central authority.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Revenue_System\"><\/span>Revenue System:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong> Land Revenue:<\/strong> Mainly derived from agricultural produce, the state&#8217;s share was a fixed percentage. Example: Firoz Shah Tughlaq standardized the land revenue system, enhancing efficiency and reducing peasants&#8217; burdens.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Military_Organization\"><\/span>Military Organization: <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Standing Army:<\/strong> Sultans maintained a standing army, focusing on recruitment and training. Example: Iltutmish of the Slave Dynasty strengthened the military through the &#8216;iqta&#8217; system, granting land to military officers.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Legal_System\"><\/span>Legal System:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Islamic Law:<\/strong> The legal system adhered to Islamic principles and Sharia, overseen by Qazis. Example: Firuz Shah Tughlaq&#8217;s reign featured a legal code based on Islamic jurisprudence, emphasizing justice and order.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Communication_and_Infrastructure\"><\/span>Communication and Infrastructure: <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Postal System: <\/strong>An efficient postal system and infrastructure developments improved communication and trade. Example: Sher Shah Suri, not part of the Delhi Sultanate, contributed significantly to road construction, notably the Grand Trunk Road.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion: <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Turko-Afghan administrative system showcased centralization, adherence to Islamic principles, and a focus on revenue and military, contributing to stability in a diverse region and highlighting the intricate dynamics of politics, culture, and religion in Indian history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/free-resources-for-upsc?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Banner&amp;utm_campaign=Resources\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"300\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/18.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42398 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/18.png 1280w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/18-1170x274.png 1170w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/18-585x137.png 585w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1280px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1280\/300;\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_case_you_still_have_your_doubts_contact_us_on_9811333901\"><\/span><strong>In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For UPSC Prelims Resources,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc-cse-prelims-resource-centre\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For Daily Updates and Study Material:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Join our Telegram Channel \u2013&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/WithEdukemy4IAS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Edukemy for IAS<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>1. 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