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With reference to Indian history, which of the following is/are the essential elementary elements of the feudal system?
1. A very strong centralized political authority and a very weak provincial or local political authority
2. The emergence of administrative structure based on control and possession of the land
3. Creation of lord-vassal relationship between the feudal lord and his overlord
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• Correct Answer: B
• Feudalism in India involved decentralization, not strong central authority.
• Land-based administrative structure was fundamental—kings granted land to officials and vassals.
• Lord-vassal relationship (samanta system) was established through land grants for loyalty and military service. Statement 1 is incorrect as feudalism weakened central authority.
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