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      Question

      With reference to the economic history of medieval

      India, the term 'Araghatta' refers to:
      A waterwheel used for irrigation Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B land grants to mosques and temples Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C bonded labour Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D large agricultural tracts in Deccan region under Delhi Sultanate Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      Araghatta is a Persian wheel used in irrigation of land in medieval India. It is a mechanical device used to life water, typically from open wells. It is operated usually by draught animals like bullocks, buffaloes or camels. The 'ara-ghatta' is a result of the combination of the words 'ara' meaning spoke and 'ghatta' meaning pot.

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