With reference to ancient Indian history, consider the following pairs of terms and their meanings: 1. Eripatti : Land, revenue from which was set apart for the maintenance of the village tank 2. Taniyurs : Villages donated to a single Brahmin or a group of Brahmins 3. Ghatikas : Colleges generally attached to the temples How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
A
Only one
B
Only two
Correct Answer
C
All three
D
None
Explanation
Eripatti refers to tank land, the revenue of which was dedicated to maintaining village tanks, and Ghatikas were educational institutions or colleges attached to temples. Taniyurs were distinct revenue units or large villages, whereas villages donated to Brahmins were known as Brahmadeyas. Therefore, only two pairs are correctly matched.
Ancient Indian HistorySouth Indian Administration and TerminologyEripattiTaniyursGhatikasChola EmpireHistorical Terminology