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Question

Which medieval Indian ruler started the system of "Patta" and "Qabuliyat"?

  1. Alauddin Khalji
  2. Mohammad Bin Tughlaq
  3. Sher Shah
  4. Akbar

Answer:

Option C: Sher Shah

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Sher Shah”.

Sher Shah Suri introduced the systems of "Patta" and "Qabuliyat" in medieval India as a means of settlement.