What is the term used in 'Ain-i-Akbari’ to describe land that has been lain fallow for three or four years?
1. Parautt
2. Chachar
3. Banjar
4. Polaj

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The correct answer is Option 2 - 2 (Chachar)

Different types of land mentioned in Ain- 

• Polaj, land which is annually cultivated for each crop in succession and is never allowed to lie fallow.
• Parauti, land left out of cultivation for a time that it may recover its strength.
• Chachar, land that has lain fallow for three or four years.
• Banjar, land that is left uncultivated for five years and more.