1667. Which one of the following is not a characteristic of 'Iqta System'?
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1668. Consider the following pairs with reference to taxes during Delhi Sultanate:
1. Uchar: A tenth-of-a-percentage-point tax paid by Muslim inhabitants on agricultural production.
2. Kharaj: A tenth-of-a-percentage-point tax paid by non-Muslim citizens.
3. Jazia: A levy levied on non-Muslims for remaining in a Muslim state.
4. Jakat: A religious tribute paid by Muslims.
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1669. Which traveller described the postal system prevalent in India in the medieval period in detail?
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1670. Which of the following statement with respect to development of music during Delhi Sultanate:
1. New musical instruments, such as the sarangi and rabab, emerged.
2. Pir Bhodan, a Sufi saint, was celebrated as a prominent musician.
3. Ragadarpan, an Indian classical work, was translated into Persian.
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1671. Consider the following pairs:
Historian Work
1. Minhaj-us-Siraj Tabaqat-i-Nasiri
2. Amir Khusrau Tarikh-i-Firoz
3. Al-Beruni Tarikh-i-Alai
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1672. With reference to Amir Khusrau, consider the following statements:
1. He introduced the Indian style of Persian poetry known as Sabaq-i-Hind.
2. He wrote Kitab-ul-Hind that provided insights into India's socio-economic conditions.
3. He introduced ragas like ghora and Sanam.
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1673. Who adopted the policy of ‘blood and iron’ during Delhi Sultanate?
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