Which of the following is/are the feature(s) of the Brahmadeya Grants

Which of the following is/are the feature(s) of the Brahmadeya Grants during c 600-1200 AD?

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1. Their creation meant a renunciation of actual or potential sources of revenue by the State.
2. These grants could vary from a small plot to several villages.
3. Most grants were made in unsettled areas.

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1 only

2 and 3 only

1 and 2 only

1, 2 and 3

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All three statements correctly describe features of Brahmadeya grants (land grants to Brahmins) prevalent between c. 600 and 1200 AD. Statement 1 is correct because granting land often meant the state alienated potential revenue from that land. Statement 2 is correct as grants varied in size from small plots to multiple villages. Statement 3 is correct because grants, especially in earlier periods, were often made in undeveloped or forested areas with the aim of bringing them under cultivation and settling new populations, including Brahmins, thereby extending state control and influence.

Brahmadeya grants involved revenue alienation, varied in size, and were often made in unsettled areas to promote agriculture and settlement.

Brahmadeya grants were a significant feature of the early medieval Indian economy and society. They not only supported religious and scholarly activities but also played a role in the expansion of agriculture, the spread of Sanskrit culture and Brahmanical religion, and the decentralization of political power. The grants often came with fiscal and administrative immunities.

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