The agrahara in early India was:

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the name of a village or land granted to Brahmins

the garland of flowers of Agar

the grant of land to officers and soldiers

land or village settled by Vaishya farmers

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Agrahara in early India was the name of a village or land granted to Brahmins.

Agrahara grants were a common practice in ancient and early medieval India, wherein kings or other donors would grant land or entire villages to Brahmins, often for their maintenance or for religious and educational purposes. These grants were frequently tax-exempt and hereditary.

Such grants played a significant role in the spread of Brahminical influence and the establishment of educational and religious centers. They also represent a distinct type of land tenure and economic practice prevalent in different parts of India.

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