Meaning
In the Delhi Sultanate, a revenue assignment of territory granted to an officer (the iqtadar) in return for military and administrative service.
Literally: a portion cut off
Related words
ARABIC
Iqtadar
The holder of an iqta in the Sultanate period, responsible for collecting its revenue and supplying troops.
PERSIAN
Jagir
A grant of land and its revenue bestowed by a ruler.
ARABIC
Khalisa
Crown land whose revenue was reserved directly for the imperial treasury, as distinct from land assigned in jagir.