- The first stage of Iqta system started in 1206. The system started with the assignment of different regions as iqtas (territorial areas or units whose revenues were assigned to officials in lieu of salaries) to military commanders, out of whose revenues they could maintain themselves and their troops as well. So, it means Iqta started in 1206 itself and it was not an ancient indigenous Indian institution. #2 is wrong. B and D eliminated. - Mughal Central Administration: Mir Bakshi was Head of the military department. So, #3 is wrong. We are left with answer A:1 only.