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ATTEMPT · MEDIEVAL HISTORY · PRELIMS 2016
With reference to the economic history of medieval India, the term ‘Araghatta’ refers to -
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With reference to the economic history of medieval India, the term ‘Araghatta’ refers to -
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• Araghatta (from 'ara' + 'ghatta') refers to the Persian wheel used for irrigation.
• It lifted water via pots attached to a large wheel rotated by bullocks or camels.
• It was crucial for agricultural expansion under Delhi Sultanate and Mughals. Bonded labour was Visti/Begar; military grants were Iqta/Jagir.
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