INDIAN HISTORY

HISTORY

MEDIAVAL INDIA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
During the Mughal period Polaj was the
A
land annually cultivated
B
land left fallow
C
land uncultivated
D
barren land
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -During the Mughal Period, the land was divided into the four categories namely Polaj, Parati, Chachar and Banjar. Different revenue was fixed for the different categories of the land. Polaj was the land which is annually cultivated for each crop in succession and is never allowed to lie fallow.

Detailed explanation-2: -All of the lands used for cultivation in the empire were classified under four types-Polaj, Parauti, Chachar, and Banjar. Polaj land was always cultivated and was never left fallow.

Detailed explanation-3: -The names given to the cultivated and uncultivated land during the Mughal era were Polaj (Cultivated) and Parati ( Uncultivated ). Polaj refers to the land that is cultivated annually for each crop. Parati refers to the land that is not cultivated for a time and is left to regain its strength.

Detailed explanation-4: -During Mughal period, Polaj was the most fertile land. During the Mughal Period, land was divided into four categories on the basis of fertility. They were named Polaj, Parati, Chachar and Banjar. Different revenue was fixed for the different categories of the land.

Detailed explanation-5: -Land under cultivation is called arable land. Arable land can be ploughed and used to grow crops.

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