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What is an "agrahara" in the context of ancient India? |
A type of agricultural land A religious festival A gift to a king Land granted to a Brahmana |
Land granted to a Brahmana |
An agrahara referred to land granted to 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. |
