The land measurement scale, ‘Gajj-e-Sikandari’ (Sikandar’s Yard), was introduced by Sultan Sikandar Lodi of the Lodi dynasty. This standardized unit, equal to 32 digits, was crucial for accurate land revenue assessment and remained in use for nearly two centuries, even into the early Mughal period. ANSWER: (A) Sikandar Lodi
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The ‘Gajj-e-Sikandari’ was a standardized unit of land measurement introduced by Sikandar Lodi (r. 1489–1517), the second ruler of the Lodi dynasty. Replacing earlier, inconsistent methods, this Gajj measured 32 digits and served as the foundation for land revenue assessment across the Sultanate’s territories. Its introduction was a major administrative reform aimed at improving the accuracy of land records and tax collection. The ‘Gajj-e-Sikandari’ continued to be utilized widely until Akbar’s reign, underscoring its historical importance.