As per the classification of land given in Ain-i-Akbari, which land was cultivated every year and never allowed to lie fallow?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Polaj
The Ain-i Akbari says that Akbar classified lands and fixed a different revenue for each kind. Polaj was land cultivated every year for each crop in succession and never allowed to lie fallow. Parauti was left uncultivated for a time to recover its strength, chachar had lain fallow for three or four years, and banjar had been uncultivated for five years and more.
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