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According to the categories of land mentioned in the Chola inscriptions _________ was known as the land gifted to temples?

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SSC CGL 2017 (Tier 1) Previous Year Paper (16-Aug-2017) (Shift 1)
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Devadana

In Chola inscriptions, Devadana denotes land gifted to temples, with its revenue funding rituals, staff and temple maintenance.

Vellanvagai was land of non-Brahmana peasant proprietors; Brahmadeya was land granted to Brahmanas; Shalabhoga supported schools. Only Devadana refers to temple grants.

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