Which of these statements is wrong about the administration of the Ahoms?

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The Ahoms had a centralised administration

The paiks provided free labour to the Ahom state

In the time of war, not every adult was required to participate

Clans or khels were the division of Ahom society

answer is C.

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"In the time of war, not every adult was required to participate" is a wrong statement about the administration of the Ahoms. The Ahoms had a centralised administration during the first half of the 17th century. Forced labour was essential to the Ahom state. The paiks provided free labour to the Ahom state. In times of war, every adult was required to serve in the army. And in times of peace, they were involved in constructive works like building dams, irrigation systems, and other construction. Clans or khels who controlled numerous villages were the division of Ahom society.

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