Q. 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 correctly matched?

• 1 and 2
• 3 only
• 2 and 3
• 1 and 3

Answer: (d) 1 and 3

Notes:

• 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.
• Taniyurs was a large village and were distinct revenue units under Cholas.
  • Villages donated to a single Brahmin or a group of Brahmins are known as Brahmadeya.
  • Ur: It was the general assembly of the village where local residents discussed their matters without any formal rule or procedure.The Ur consisted of the tax-paying residents of an ordinary village.
• Eripatti was Tank lands i.e land donated by individuals, the revenue from which was set apart for the maintenance of’ the village tank.