Which of the following statement is correct with respect to the Prashastis and land grants?

I. Prashastis were composed by learned Brahmanas.

II. Kings often rewarded Brahmanas by grants of land which were recorded on copper plates.

Both I and II

The correct answer is Option 2- Both I and II.

Prashastis were Sanskrit inscriptions that praised the achievements of kings and rulers. They were usually composed by learned Brahmanas, who were often rewarded by the kings with grants of land. These land grants were recorded on copper plates, which were known as tamasas.

The copper plates were inscribed with the details of the land grant, including the name of the king, the name of the recipient, the boundaries of the land, and the rights and privileges of the recipient. The copper plates were then sealed and given to the recipient as proof of their ownership of the land.

Land grants were a way for kings to reward their supporters and to build alliances with powerful individuals and groups. They were also a way for kings to promote agriculture and to increase their tax revenue.