What was the primary function of a Ghatika?

Ghatikas were institutions of higher learning, typically focusing on religious and Vedic studies, often situated within temple premises.

Ancient South India: Eripatti, Taniyurs, Ghatikas (2016 PYQ)

ID: ANC_HIS_PM_PG_2016_11 Ref: Standard Educational Reference

In the context of the history of India, consider the following pairs: 1. Eripatti: Land, revenue from which was set apart for the maintenance of the village tank 2. Taniyurs: Villages donated to a single Brahmin or a group of Brahmins 3. Ghatikas: Colleges generally attached to the temples Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

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Correct Option: D

Eripatti refers to land whose revenue was used for maintaining village tanks, and Ghatikas were colleges attached to temples. Taniyurs were large villages acting as independent revenue units in Chola administration.