With reference to Indian history, which of the following is/are the essential element/ elements of the feudal system?
1. A very strong centralized political authority a very weak provincial or local political authority
2. Emergence of administrative structure based on control and possession of land
3. Creation of lord-vassal relationship between the feudal lord and his overlord Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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A.
1 and 2 only
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B.
2 and 3 only
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C.
3 only
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D.
1, 2 and 3
Correct Answer:
B. 2 and 3 only
Explanation:
The essential elements of the feudal system in Indian history are:
Emergence of an administrative structure based on control and possession of land.
Creation of a lord-vassal relationship between the feudal lord and his overlord.
Feudalism involved decentralization of power with land grants to local rulers/executives (samantas), who owed loyalty and military service to their overlords, forming a hierarchy of dependency.
However, the statement about a very strong centralized political authority with a very weak provincial or local authority is incorrect. Feudalism usually involved a weak central authority and strong local powers.
Therefore, the correct answer is (b) 2 and 3 only.
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