55.With reference to Indian history, which of the
following is/are the essential element/elements of
the feudal system?
- A very strong centralized political authority and a very weak provincial or local political authority
- Emergence of administrative structure based on control and possession of land
- Creation of lord-vassal relationship between the feudal lord and his overlord
- Select the correct answer using the code given below:
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
The correct answer is 2 and 3 only.
- Feudalism
- It is a political system of power dispersed and balanced between the king and nobles.
- Generally speaking, it was a method of organising society on connections obtained from the ownership of land in exchange for labour or other forms of service (lord-vassal relationship). Hence, Statement 2 is Correct.
- In the feudal system, the provincial or local political authority is not weak. Hence, Statement 1 is Not Correct.
- Generally, feudalism has been regarded as the fabric of medieval society, and the stage of social and economic development that preceded Capitalism.
- As such, feudalism provided stability within societies, restoring public order and strengthening the monarchy.
- Zamindari system
- It is often referred to as a feudal-like system.
- It entails a hierarchical administrative framework based on ownership and control of the land. Hence, Statement 3 is Correct.
- Originally the Zamindari System was introduced in the pre-colonial period to collect taxes from peasants, and it continued during colonial British rule.
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