Which amongst the following terms was used for the land given to Brahmins during the Chola empire?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Brahmadeya.
In the Chola Empire, the term "Brahmadeya" was used to refer to land that was granted to Brahmins.
These land grants were part of the broader practice of land grants, which were made for religious, educational, or administrative purposes.
The land given as Brahmadeya was typically assigned to Brahmins for their sustenance and for the performance of religious duties.