2. With reference to Indian history, which of the following is/are the essential elements of the feudal system?
(1) A very strong centralized political authority and a very weak provincial or local political authority
(2) The emergence of administrative structure based on control and possession of the land
(3) Creation of the lord-vassal relationship between the feudal lord and his overlord
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3