Chola inscriptions mention several categories of land, which of the following l and was known as gifted to temples?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Devadana.
- Land grants to religious institutions were called Brahmadeya, (i.e. donated to Brahmins) Devadana (donated to Gods), and Agrahara (Settlement – of priests).
- These lands donated to the temples and monasteries apart from being used as normal tenancy also carried a right vested with the temple authorities to call for unpaid labour (called Vishti) as a religious service to the temple from the tillers on the donated land.