With reference to the administrative machinery of Harshavardhana's empire, consider the following statements: 1. Harsha's administration was highly decentralized and feudalized compared to the Mauryan administration, relying heavily on feudatories (Samantas). 2. Harsha completely abolished the practice of forced labor (Vishti) throughout his empire, as recorded in the accounts of Xuanzang. 3. Xuanzang observed that government officials and state employees were compensated through grants of land rather than cash salaries. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Options:

• A: 1 and 3 only
• B: 2 and 3 only
• C: 1 and 2 only
• D: 1, 2 and 3

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