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?

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? Correct Answer 1 and 3 

The correct answer is 1 and 3. 

  • A Ghatika was a centre of learning including religion and was small in size while an Agrahara was a bigger institution.
    • Ghatikas were institutions mostly attached to temples. Hence statement 3 is correct.
  • Taniyurs was a large village and were distinct revenue units under Cholas. Hence statement 2 is incorrect.
  • Villages donated to a single Brahmin or a group of Brahmins are known as Brahmadeya. 
  • Eripatti was Tank lands i.e land donated by individuals, the revenue from which was set apart for the maintenance of’ the village tank. Hence statement 1 is correct.

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