The question asks us to identify the pair (land grant donated during the Maratha rule in Chhattisgarh and its meaning) that is not correctly matched. We need to analyze each type of land grant prevalent during the Maratha administration in Chhattisgarh to determine the incorrect pairing.

During the Maratha period, various types of land grants were made for different purposes, reflecting the administrative, religious, and social structure of the time. These grants were crucial for maintaining services, supporting religious institutions, and rewarding officials or individuals.

Understanding Maratha Land Grants in Chhattisgarh

Let's examine each of the land grant types mentioned in the options:

• Dharmaday Grants:

  The term 'Dharmaday' literally translates to 'for the purpose of religion' or 'charity'. These were grants of land or revenue given for religious or charitable purposes. This often included donations to temples, religious institutions, Brahmins, or for the maintenance of charitable causes.

  The pairing "Dharmaday - A village donated in the name of religion" is correctly matched.

• Devasthan Grants:

  'Devasthan' combines 'Deva' (deity/god) and 'Sthan' (place), meaning a place of deity or a temple. Therefore, 'Devasthan' grants were specifically designated for the maintenance, repair, and operational expenses of temples and religious shrines. These grants ensured the continuous functioning of religious centers.

  The pairing "Devasthan - A village donated in the name of temple" is correctly matched.

• Mokasa Grants:

  Mokasa was a significant type of land grant under the Maratha administration. While often associated with grants for military service or administrative duties, especially to sardars (chiefs) or officers, it could also be given for other services, including those rendered by learned Brahmins or scholars. These grants allowed the recipient to collect revenue from the granted land or village, often in lieu of salary or as a reward for services.

  The pairing "Mokasa - A village donated to the Brahmins" is considered correctly matched in the context of this question, as Brahmins could receive Mokasa grants for scholarly, religious, or even administrative services they provided to the state.

• Namnuk Grants:

  The term 'Namnuk' referred to grants or allowances made for services rendered, or for the maintenance of certain individuals or institutions. These were often hereditary grants. While a 'Kamavisdar' was an important administrative officer during the Maratha rule, responsible for revenue collection and general administration in a 'pargana' (district), their remuneration was typically a share of the collected revenue or a salary. 'Namnuk' was a more general category of service grant, and specifically donating an entire 'village' as 'Namnuk' directly to a Kamavisdar as their primary form of compensation was not the typical arrangement. Kamavisdars were salaried officials, distinct from recipients of general service grants like Namnuk for their personal maintenance through a village grant.

  Therefore, the pairing "Namnuk - A village donated to the Kamavisdar" is not correctly matched, as Namnuk was a broader category of service-related grants, and the remuneration system for Kamavisdars was different.

Summary of Maratha Land Grant Types

Conclusion on Incorrect Pair

Based on the analysis, the pair "Namnuk - A village donated to the Kamavisdar" is the one that is not correctly matched. The other three options represent generally accurate descriptions of the respective land grants during the Maratha rule in Chhattisgarh.