SSC
INDIAN HISTORY
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Question
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The rulers of which dynasty were first to make land grants to Brahmanas?
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Maurya
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Sunga
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Satvahana
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Kanvas
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The Satavahanas were also the first rulers to make land grants to Brahmanas, although we find more instances of such grants being made to Buddhist monks . The Satavahanas adopted the policy of promoting immunities to Brahmanas and monks, mainly to promote agriculture.
Detailed explanation-2: -Notes: The rulers of Satvahanas dynasty were the first to make land grant to Brahamanas.
Detailed explanation-3: -Land grants given to Brahmanas were known as brahmadeya. A group of prominent Brahmana landholders formed a ‘Sabha’. They looked after brahmadeya lands.
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