Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

History

Chapter

Ancient India: Kings, Farmers and Towns

Question:

Who among the following was the rcipient of an agrahara in ancient India?

Options:

Warrior

Merchant

Brahmana

Farmer

Correct Answer:

Brahmana

Explanation:

An agrahara referred to land bestowed upon a Brahmana, providing them with special privileges. Typically, Brahmanas were exempted from paying land revenue and other dues to the king. Instead, they were granted the authority to collect these dues directly from the local population.