Land rights in early medieval India: In the post-Gupta period, who held ultimate ownership of land? Context: Kingship and land grants (agrahara/brahmadeya). Choose the correct authority.
General Knowledge
Indian History
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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AThe king (state)
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BVillage assemblies (sabhas)
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CIndividual peasants
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DFeudatory chiefs exclusively
Answer
Correct Answer: The king (state)
Explanation
Concept/ApproachSovereignty implied ultimate ownership; specific rights were granted to individuals/institutions.
ReasoningDespite extensive grants, ultimate title was vested in the king, who could confer fiscal and administrative rights.
Final AnswerThe king (state)