With reference to the economic history of medieval India, the term 'Ar

With reference to the economic history of medieval India, the term ‘Araghatta’ refers to

bonded labour

land grants made to military officers

waterwheel used in the irrigation of land

wasteland converted to cultivated land

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In the economic history of medieval India, the term ‘Araghatta’ refers to a water lifting device, specifically a waterwheel used for irrigation. It is often associated with the Persian wheel type of waterwheel, which utilized pots attached to a wheel or chain to lift water from a well or river. This technology significantly improved irrigation efficiency.
Options A, B, and D are incorrect. Araghatta is related to irrigation technology, not bonded labour, land grants, or wasteland conversion methods.

‘Araghatta’ is a term for a waterwheel used for irrigation in medieval India.

Inscriptions and texts from various periods of Indian history mention different irrigation techniques and devices. The Araghatta represents an advancement in water lifting technology compared to simpler methods.

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