 Iltutmish used this "iqtas" to consolidate his empire by dismantling the existing feudal order of the Indian society.Iltutmish assigned several regions to his Turkic subordinates in form "iqtas".The larger "iqtas" - which were effectively provinces of the empire - were assigned to high-ranking men, who were expected to administer the regions, maintain local law and order, and supply military contingents in times of need.