In the context of administration under Akbar, which of the following terms denoted land that had been left out of cultivation for a time so that it may recover its strength?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. Parauti.
In Akbar's elaborate land revenue system, known as the Zabti system, Parauti referred to land that was intentionally left uncultivated for a short period, typically a year or two. The purpose of this practice was to allow the soil to naturally regain its fertility and "recover its strength" before being cultivated again. This was one of the four categories of land classification, alongside Polaj, Chachar, and Banjar, designed to ensure a fair and sustainable assessment of land revenue based on productivity.