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In medieval Indian history, the term 'Taccavi' referred to:

  1. A
    Loans to the Peasants
  2. B
    A fertile category of land
  3. C
    A tax on the Hindus
  4. D
    Barren land

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'Taccavi' (or Takavi) refers to agricultural loans advanced by the state to cultivators or peasants during difficult economic periods, natural disasters, or famines. These emergency funds were designed to help farmers purchase essential seeds, equipment, and cattle, and to encourage reclamation of uncultivated lands. This practice was widely implemented during the rules of Muhammad bin Tughluq and the Mughal emperors.

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In medieval Indian history, the term 'Taccavi' referred to:
A
Loans to the Peasants
B
A fertile category of land
C
A tax on the Hindus
D
Barren land

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