Ancient Land Grants
UPSC Archival Analysis
Exam Year
1994
Evidence Source
LinkID: ANC_HIS_PMPG_1994_85 Ref: History of Ancient India by RS Sharma
Which ruling dynasty donated maximum villages to temples and Brahmins?
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Correct Option: A
The Gupta Dynasty donated the maximum number of villages to temples and Brahmins in ancient India. These tax-free grants, recorded on copper plates, were known as Agraharas.