Feudal System Elements in Medieval India
Question
With reference to Indian history, which of the following is/are the essential element/elements of the feudal system?
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
- 1.
A very strong centralized political authority and 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
Options
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
3 only
1, 2 and 3
Explanation
Statement 1 is incorrect—feudalism is characterized by weak centralized authority and strong local/provincial powers, the opposite of what is stated. Statement 2 is correct—feudalism's administrative structure was fundamentally based on the control and possession of land, with grants of land in exchange for military and political service. Statement 3 is correct—the lord-vassal relationship, where a vassal pledged loyalty to a feudal lord in exchange for protection and land, is a defining characteristic of feudalism. Therefore, statements 2 and 3 are the essential elements. > Feudalism's core: land-based administration and hierarchical lord-vassal bonds, not centralized authority. Answer: b.
Question details
Year
2015
Paper
GS Paper 1
Question
Q55
Subject
History
Sub-topic
Medieval India - Social and Political Structure
Type
Statement-based
Difficulty
Medium
Nature
Static
Source hint
NCERT Medieval India - Administrative System
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