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According to the categories of land mentioned in the Chola inscriptions ________ was known as the land donated to Jaina institutions.

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Pallichchhandam

In Chola inscriptions, Pallichchhandam denoted land donated to Jaina institutions (the term ‘palli’ refers to a Jaina shrine/monastery).

For contrast: Vellanvagai was land of non-Brahmana peasant proprietors, Brahmadeya was tax-free land gifted to Brahmanas, and Shalabhoga was land for the upkeep of a school.

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