New Kings And Kingdoms — Social Studies STD 7 — Question
CBSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 7Social StudiesNew Kings And Kingdoms2 Marks
Question
Explain differences between the terms Brahmadeya and Devadana.
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Answer
Tax free lands granted to Brahmanas were called Brahmadeya. As a result of these grants, a large number of Brahman settlements emerged in the Kaveri valley as in other parts of south India. Land gifted to the temples was called Devadana. Often entire villages were given to the villagers.
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