In the context of the history of India, consider the following pairs: Term Description
Eripatti : Land, revenue from which was set apart for the maintenance of the village tank Taniyurs : Villages donated to a single Brahmin or a group of Brahmins Ghatikas : Colleges generally attached to the temples Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
Correct Answer: Option D
Eripatti refers to land where the revenue was specifically allocated for the maintenance of the village tank. This land category was primarily found in South India, highlighting the importance of tanks for irrigation.
Taniyurs were distinct revenue units under the Cholas, and not simply villages donated to Brahmins.
Ghatikas were centers of higher learning, often attached to temples, particularly prominent in South India. A well-known Ghatika existed at Kanchi.
Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is not correct. Statement 3 is correct. Hence, the correct answer is (d) 1 and 3.