With reference to Indian history, which of the following is/are the essential elementary elements of the feudal system?

1. A very strong centralized political authority and a very weak provincial or local political authority
2. Emergence of administrative structure based on control and possession of land
3. Creation of lord-vassal relationship between the feudal lord and his overlord

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Feudalism is generally associated with the Middle Ages (roughly 5th-15th centuries).

Key characteristics of a feudal system include:

• An administrative structure based on control and possession of land.
• A lord-vassal relationship, where land is held in exchange for service or labor.

Feudalism typically arises from the decentralization of an empire, especially when central authority weakens.

In contrast to the provided statements:

• Feudalism is characterized by weak central authority, not strong central authority, and stronger local authority.

Therefore: Statement 1 is incorrect. Statements 2 and 3 are correct. Hence, only statements 2 and 3 are correct.

Sources:

• Wikipedia - Feudalism
• Britannica - Feudalism