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Q. Which of the following introduced a new measurement yardstick, the Gaz-i-Sikandari?
Answer: Sikander Lodhi
Notes: Sikander Lodhi introduced a new measurement yardstick called the Gaz-i- Sikandari. This was an official unit of land measurement which was continued by Sher Shah Suri, Islam Shah Suri as well as Akbar. The unit was equal to 41.5 Sikandari Pieces. Akbar continued using this unit until 1589 when it was replaced by Gaz-i-Ilahi.

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