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Question

With reference to the economic history of medieval India, the term 'Rahat' 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

Rahat: Wheel used in irrigation to lift water from deep wells in North India. It was an improved form of 'Araghatta' i.e. wheel used in irrigation in ancient and medieval times. These types of wheels were widely used in the Delhi Sultanate & Mughal Era. 

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