Option a is the correct answer. Gupta Dynasty was the ruling dynasty that donated maximum villages to temples and Brahmins in ancient India. The Gupta rulers donated many villages to the temples and Brahmins as a form of religious merit, political loyalty, and social welfare. The donations were recorded in inscriptions, copper plates, and stone pillars that mention the names of the donors, the recipients, the villages, the boundaries, the rights, and the privileges. Important Tips Significant facts about village donation during Gupta period: The villages donated by the Gupta rulers to the temples and Brahmins were called Agraharas or Brahmadeyas. These villages were exempted from taxes and duties and enjoyed autonomy and immunity from royal interference. The temples and Brahmins used the income from these villages to maintain their religious activities, such as worship, rituals, festivals, pilgrimages, education, and charity. The temples and Brahmins also provided various services to the villagers, such as irrigation, health care, justice, and protection.