Where are these land measurement terms most frequently found?

They are predominantly found in the Gupta-era copper plate inscriptions located in the Bengal region.

Ancient Revenue Administration

UPSC Archival Analysis

Q: With reference to the history of India, the terms 'kulyavapa' and 'dronavapa' denote:

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.

Exam Year

2020

Evidence Source

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ID: ANC_HIS_PM_PG_2020_08 Ref: History of Ancient India by RS Sharma