Question

Explain Pariharas. Analyse the pariharas in the context of the Brahmadeya grants.

Answer 1

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Land grants to religious institutions were called Brahmadeya, (i.e. donated to Brahmins) Devadana (donated to Gods) and Agrahara (Settlement – of priests) These lands donated to the temples and monasteries apart from being used as normal tenancy also carried a right vested with the temple authorities to call for unpaid taxes .

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