SSC Selection Post 2023 PYQ — Question 40

The correct answer is Option 2 i.e. Satavahanas.

The Satavahanas are generally considered to be the first dynasty in ancient India to systematically make land grants to Brahmins and Buddhist monks. These grants, often recorded on inscriptions, were typically tax-free and played a significant role in the expansion of agricultural settlements and the spread of Brahminical and Buddhist influence into new areas, particularly in the Deccan region. This practice gained more prominence and became widespread in later periods, such as during the Gupta era.