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Q. What did the term ‘shalabhoga' stand for, with respect to revenue administration under the Imperial Cholas ?

  • (A) Land donated for the maintenance of irrigation facilities
  • (B) A newly settled village
  • (C) Land donated for the maintenance of the school
  • (D) Land donated to a warrior
  • Correct Answer - Option(C)
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Explanation by: Admin
According to Chola inscriptions, there were five types of 'land gifts' that Chola kings gave to their people: vellanvagai was land for non-Brahmana, peasant proprietors brahmadeya was land gifted to Brahmanas shalabhoga was land for the maintenance of a school devadana / tirunamattukkani was land gifted to temples palli chhandam was land donated to Jaina institutions.

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