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Q: As mentioned in ‘Ain-e-Akbari’ written by Abul Fazal-e-Allami, ‘Gaj (unit of measurement of length) was divided into. In equal parts called
  • A. Angul
  • B. Tassuj
  • C. Rajahkan
  • D. Liksha
Correct Answer: Option B - Abul Fazl-e-Allami described in Ain-i-Akbari that during the period of Mughal Emperor Akbar, the gaz was used as the unit of measuring length. Each gaz was divided into 24 equal parts and each part was called Tassuj. Gaz was extensively used to measure land pieces, for the construction of buildings, houses, wells, gardens, and roads. The gaz was widely used as a unit of length till the metric system was introduced in 1956. Even today in many parts of our country, particularly in the rural areas, gaz is being used as a unit of length.
B. Abul Fazl-e-Allami described in Ain-i-Akbari that during the period of Mughal Emperor Akbar, the gaz was used as the unit of measuring length. Each gaz was divided into 24 equal parts and each part was called Tassuj. Gaz was extensively used to measure land pieces, for the construction of buildings, houses, wells, gardens, and roads. The gaz was widely used as a unit of length till the metric system was introduced in 1956. Even today in many parts of our country, particularly in the rural areas, gaz is being used as a unit of length.

Explanations:

Abul Fazl-e-Allami described in Ain-i-Akbari that during the period of Mughal Emperor Akbar, the gaz was used as the unit of measuring length. Each gaz was divided into 24 equal parts and each part was called Tassuj. Gaz was extensively used to measure land pieces, for the construction of buildings, houses, wells, gardens, and roads. The gaz was widely used as a unit of length till the metric system was introduced in 1956. Even today in many parts of our country, particularly in the rural areas, gaz is being used as a unit of length.