Which of the following forms of land tenure denoted an entire village being donated to Brahmins?

Jagir

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Zamindari

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Brahmadeya

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Devadana

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Solution

The correct option is C Brahmadeya
Brahmanas often received land grants or brahmadeya. The brahmanas had exclusive rights on these lands. Each brahmadeya was looked after by an assembly or sabha of prominent Brahmana landholders.

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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