Ancient Revenue Administration
UPSC Archival Analysis
Exam Year
2020
Evidence Source
LinkID: ANC_HIS_PM_PG_2020_08 Ref: History of Ancient India by RS Sharma
With reference to the history of India, the terms 'kulyavapa' and 'dronavapa' denote:
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In ancient Indian history, the terms 'kulyavapa' and 'dronavapa' denote units for the measurement of land. These terms were commonly used during the Gupta period to specify land areas in copper plate inscriptions.