The agrahara system played a significant role in strengthening the social position of which of the following groups in ancient India?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option 4 - Brahmanas and priests
The agrahara system played a significant role in strengthening the social position of Brahmanas and priests in ancient India.
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.