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Vellanvagi, B...

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Vellanvagi, Brahmadeya, Shalabhoga and Devadana were various types of lands gifted by the _________ kings.

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Vijayanagara

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Chola

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Rajput

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Malwa

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The correct option is B Chola
Vellanvagi, Brahmadeya, Shalabhoga and Devadana were various types of lands gifted by the Chola kings. These are known from the inscriptions and copper plates.

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