Consider the following statements regarding the administrative and economic reforms of Sikandar Lodi:
1. He introduced a new standard of measurement known as 'Gaj-i-Sikandari' for land surveying.
2. He abolished the octroi duty (Zakat) on grains to make essential commodities cheaper for the public.
3. He completely monopolized the grain trade, forcing farmers to sell their produce only to state granaries.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

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Statement 3 is incorrect. Sikandar Lodi did not monopolize the grain trade; rather, he encouraged free trade in agriculture by abolishing internal transit duties on grains. Statements 1 and 2 are correct. The Gaj-i-Sikandari (approx. 32 inches) remained in use until the Mughal era.

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