Epigraphic terms: ‘‘Brahmadeya’’ appears first in which inscriptions? Identify the earliest epigraphic context for the term denoting Brahmana land-grants. Choose the correct option.
General Knowledge
Indian History
Difficulty: Medium
Choose an option
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APallava inscriptions
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BChola inscriptions
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CGupta inscriptions
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DSatavahana inscriptions
Answer
Correct Answer: Pallava inscriptions
Explanation
Given data
- Term: Brahmadeya (land granted to Brahmanas).
Concept/ApproachEarliest clear references to organized brahmadeya grants are seen in South Indian epigraphy, particularly under the Pallavas (early centuries CE), and become frequent in later Chola records.
Final AnswerPallava inscriptions