As described in ‘Ain-i-Akbari’ by Abul Fazl-i-Allami, ‘gaz’ (unit of measuring length) was divided into equal parts called ______.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. tassuj.
- As described in 'Ain-i-Akbari' by Abul Fazl-i-Allami, during the period of Mughal Emperor Akbar, 'gaz' was used as the unit of measuring length. Each gaz was divided into 24 equal parts and each part was called Tassuj.
- This system was extensively used to measure land pieces, for construction of buildings, houses, wells, gardens and roads.