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Prashastis and Land Grants

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Kings awarded land grants to _________.

A

Poor people

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Brahmanas

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Rich people

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Shudras

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Solution

The correct option is B Brahmanas
Land grants were often given to Brahmanas by kings. This was recorded on copper plates.

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