In the context of early medieval North Indian polity, the term 'Patta' or 'Pattala' refers to:
1. A permanent judicial decree issued by the king to settle inter-clan border disputes.
2. A royal charter or land grant document detailing the fiscal rights and military obligations of a vassal.

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Statement 1 is incorrect. Statement 2 is correct because a 'Patta' was a official deed or lease issued by the central authority or king to the Samantas/vassals, specify the revenue they could collect and the specific number of horsemen (cavalry) they had to maintain for the king's service.

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In the context of early medieval North Indian polity, the term 'Patta' or 'Pattala' refers to: 1. A permanent judicial decree issued by the king to settle inter-clan border disputes. 2. A royal charter or land grant document detailing the fiscal rights and military obligations of a vassal.