Medieval Indian History

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Correct Answer : Option b

Explanation
Sher Shah Suri placed great importance on the welfare of the raiyats (peasants), recognizing their critical role in agriculture. He is believed to have remarked, "I know that the humble raiyats are the pivot of agriculture. If they are happy the cultivation will thrive. If the raiyats are in a bad condition, the agricultural output will diminish.” Thus, he was very careful that when his army marched the cultivated fields were not affected. Horsemen were posed to prevent the soldiers entering into the cultivated portions of the farmers’ land, and he took stern action against those soldiers who were found violating this. Abbas Khan says that on account of the narrowness of the passage, the cultivation came to be trampled down by acts of necessity, trustworthy amins were appointed to measure the devastated portion of the cultivation and the compensation money was paid to the raiyat.