Question

The historical sources of the Chola period confirms that there were four types of farm land. Match the following types of farm lands.

1. Brahmadeya	a. The land donated to temples
2. Devadana	b. The land owned by peasants
3. Vellan vakai	c. The land donated to Jain institutions
4. Pallichandam	d. The land received by Brahmins as gift

• A. 1-b, 2-d, 3-a, 4-c
• B. 1-d, 2-a, 3-b, 4-c
• C. 1-b, 2-d, 3-c, 4-a
• D. 1-a, 2-d, 3-b, 4-c

Answer 1

The correct option is B 1-d, 2-a, 3-b, 4-c

The Chola dynasty was the most civilized and one of the longest ruling dynasties in the history of southern India. The types of farm lands during this period were as below:

1. Brahmadeya: These were the lands gifted to Brahamanas.
   
2. Vellanvagai: Land of non-Brahamana peasant proprietors.
   
3. Devadana: Land gifted to temples.
   
4. Pallichchhandam: Land donated to Jaina institutions.