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.

Difficulty: Easy

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)

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