The Chola inscriptions mention several categories of land. Which of these is an incorrect description of the given land category?

Pallichchhandam - Land gifted to temples

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Vellanvagai - Land of non-Brahmana peasant proprietors

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Shalabhoga - Land for the maintenance of a school

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Brahmadeya - Land gifted to Brahmanas

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Solution

The correct option is A Pallichchhandam - Land gifted to temples
Solution: Option C - Pallichchhandam - Land gifted to temples

Explanation: The Chola inscriptions mention the following categories of land:

Vellanvagai: The land of non-Brahmana peasant proprietors

Brahmadeya: The land gifted to Brahmanas

Shalabhoga: The land for the maintenance of a school

Devadana or tirunamattukkani: The land gifted to temples

Pallichchhandam: The land donated to Jaina institutions

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