Question

The term 'hal-i-hasili' in medieval India primarily referred to:

  1. Type of coin
  2. Land revenue assessment
  3. Military rank
  4. Irrigation technology

Answer:

Option B: Land revenue assessment

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Land revenue assessment”.

'Hal-i-hasili' was a term related to the assessment and collection of land revenue in medieval India. It specifically indicated the actual collected revenue compared to the estimated revenue.