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

[UPSC Civil Services Exam – 2016 Prelims]

(a) bonded labour

(b) land grants made to military officers

(c) waterwheel used in the irrigation of land

(d) wasteland converted to cultivated land


Answer: (c)

Explanation:

  • The Araghatta, a mechanical device used for lifting water from open wells in medieval India, is powered by draught animals such as bullocks, buffaloes, or camels.
  • Its name originates from the combination of two words, “ara,” which means “spoke,” and “ghatta,” which means “pot.”

Therefore, Option (c) is the correct answer.

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