The correct answer is: A) Land tenure.
The zamindari system was a system of land tenure in India under which the state granted large tracts of land to individuals, known as zamindars, in return for a fixed annual revenue. The zamindars were responsible for collecting taxes from the peasants who worked the land and for maintaining law and order in their territories.
The zamindari system was introduced by the Mughal Empire in the 16th century and continued under British rule until it was abolished in 1950. The system was widely criticized for being exploitative and for leading to widespread poverty among the peasantry.
Option B: Direct democracy is a form of government in which the citizens of a state have the power to make laws and decisions directly, without the need for elected representatives.
Option C: Religious authority is the power or right to make decisions about religious matters.
Option D: Military administration is the management of a country or region by the military.