With reference to Indian history, which of the following is/are the essential elementary elements of the feudal system?
- A very strong centralized political authority and a very weak provincial or local political authority
- The emergence of administrative structure based on control and possession of the land
- Creation of lord-vassal relationship between the feudal lord and his overlord
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Detailed Explanation:
❌ Statement 1 – Incorrect: Feudalism is characterized by a weak central authority with power dispersed among regional lords, not strong centralization.
✅ Statement 2 – Correct: Land control forms the economic foundation of feudalism, where administrative power derives from possession and control of land rather than formal bureaucratic structures.
✅ Statement 3 – Correct: The lord-vassal relationship is a defining feature, involving land grants (fiefs) in exchange for military service, loyalty, and revenue, creating a hierarchical pyramid of obligations.
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