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Correct Answer: Option (B) — A-2; B-3; C-4; D-1
Concept & Option Breakdown
Standard Reference VerifiedThe correct pairings of medieval land/revenue assignment systems with their respective polities are:
- Iqta (A-2): Revenue assignment to military commanders under the Delhi Sultanate.
- Jagir (B-3): Land revenue assignment granted to mansabdars under the Mughal Empire.
- Amaram (C-4): Military land grants assigned to Amaranayakas in the Vijayanagara Empire.
- Mokasa (D-1): Revenue grants/assignments distributed to commanders/officials under the Marathas.
Iqta is quintessentially Delhi Sultanate (A-2) and Jagir is Mughal (B-3), instantly leading to option (b).
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