What do you mean by feudalism. discuss the distinctive features of three classes of feudal society

What do you mean by feudalism. discuss the distinctive features of thr

1.	What do you mean by feudalism. discuss the distinctive features of three classes of feudal society
Answer» The Term "feudalism" has been used by historians to describe the economic, legal, political and social relationships that existed in Europe in the medieval era.The feudal system was a pyramidal or a hierarchical system which flourished during medieval period in Europe. Its four main features were:\tThe king was at the topmost level of the feudal system. Below him were nobles known as barons followed by knights.\tThe serfs or the peasants occupied the lowest strata in the feudal system.\tThe Castle was the chief characteristic of feudalism. The feudal Lords lived in huge castles or forts. The living house and court of the Lord existed inside the castle.\tThe king gave lands to barons and the latter provided troops to the King.