Question

What was the term used for lands grants given to Brahmins in the Chola Empire? Vetti

Answer 1

Answer:

In the Chola dynasty, there were five types of land gifts that Chola kings gave to their people - Vellanvagai was land for non-Brahmana. Brahmadeya was land gifted to Brahmanas. Shalabhoga was land for the maintenance of a school

Answer 2

Answer:

'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.'