In the context of the history of India, consider the following pairs : Term : Description 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 Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
A
1 and 2
B
3 only
C
2 and 3
D
1 and 3
Correct Answer
Explanation
Pairs 1 and 3 are correct because Eripatti was a special category of land whose revenue was dedicated to maintaining village irrigation tanks, and Ghatikas were centers of higher learning or colleges typically associated with temples in South India. Pair 2 is incorrect because Taniyurs were large, autonomous administrative units (distinct revenue settlements) in the Chola Empire, whereas villages donated to Brahmins were known as Brahmadeya. The core concept tested is the administrative, educational, and socio-economic terminology of the Pallava and Chola periods.
Ancient & Medieval Indian HistoryAdministrative and Cultural TerminologyEripattiTaniyursGhatikasland revenuevillage tankBrahminscollegestemplesancient Indiamedieval India