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- Definition of Feudalism
- Features of Feudalism
- Demerits of Feudalism
What is Feudalism?
Feudalism was a socio-political and economic system that existed during the Middle Ages and was based on land ownership between the lords and the serfs. This political system is based on a land tenureLand tenure means the act of acquiring land either by an individual, family, community or government, temporarily or permanently. It determines who can use land, for how long and under what... More system. The political and social rights of the people are determined by whether or not they own land. This aspect was practised in Europe in the medieval ages.
Features of Feudalism:
(i) It is based on land ownership.
(ii) Ownership of land is vested in kings.
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