Which of the following is the only correct pair as described by Chola inscriptions?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 1 i.e. Pallichchhandam – land donated to Jaina institutions.
According to Chola inscriptions, there were five types of 'land gifts' that Chola kings gave to their people:
1. Vellanvagai was land for non-Brahmana, peasant proprietors.
2. Brahmadeya was land gifted to Brahmanas.
3. Shalabhoga was land for the maintenance of a school.
4. Devadana / Tirunamattukkani was land gifted to temples.
5. Pallichchhandam was land donated to Jaina institutions.