In the context of the history of India, consider the following pairs:
| Term | Description |
|---|---|
| 1. Eripatti | Land revenue from which was set apart for the maintenance of the village tank |
| 2. Taniyurs | Villages donated to a single Brahmin or a group of Brahmins |
| 3. Ghatikas | Colleges generally attached to the temples |
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
Detailed Explanation:
Answer: Option 4 — 1 and 3 only
✅ Pair 1 – Correct: Eripatti was land revenue specifically allocated for the maintenance and repair of village irrigation tanks (eri) during the Pallava and Chola periods in South India. This was a crucial component of agrarian infrastructure management.
❌ Pair 2 – Incorrect: Taniyurs were not villages donated to Brahmins. They were large, independent administrative units in the Chola empire that functioned as separate revenue entities outside the jurisdiction of regular Nadus (districts). Villages donated to Brahmins were called Brahmadeya or Agrahara.
✅ Pair 3 – Correct: Ghatikas were institutions of higher learning in ancient and medieval South India, typically attached to temples. They served as centers for Vedic studies, theology, and other branches of knowledge. The Ghatika at Kanchipuram was particularly renowned.
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