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Consider the following with reference to the Pallava administration. 1. The land grants given to the temples by Pallavas were called as Brahmadeya. 2. Land given to Brahmanas was exempted from tax. 3. Traders and artisans were exempted from taxes for better growth of the market. Which of the following statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following with reference to the Pallava administration. 1. The land grants given to the temples by Pallavas were called as Brahmadeya. 2. Land given to Brahmanas was exempted from tax. 3. Traders and artisans were exempted from taxes for better growth of the market. Which of the following statements given above is/are correct? Correct Answer 2 only

The correct answer is 2 only.

Key Points

  • The King provided land grants to the temples known as Devadhana and also to the Brahmans known as Brahmadeya. Hence statement 1 is not correct.
  • Land tax was the primary source of government revenue.
  • The Brahmadeya and Devadhana lands were exempted from tax. Hence statement 2 is correct.
  • Traders and artisans such as carpenters, goldsmiths, washer-men, oil-pressers and weavers paid taxes to the government. Hence statement 3 is not correct.

Important Points

  • The Pallava inscriptions throw much light on the village assemblies called Sabhas and their committees.
  • They maintained records of all village lands, looked after local affairs and managed temples.

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