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 correctly matched?
- A. 1 and 2
- B. 3 only
- C. 2 and 3
- D. 1 and 3
Answer: D
Explanation
Taniyur, is a large village under Chola administrative division. Eripatti was a special category of land known in South india. This land was donated by individuals, revenue from which was set apart for the maintenance of the village tank. Land grants and generous donations were given to educational institutions like Ghatikas and Mathas. Mathas were residential schools for early education in Pallava kingdoms.