Question

What is true about Devadana

• A. Devadana was land granted to temples and was tax-exempt, providing financial support to the sacred structures.
• B. Devadana refers to land leased by temples to the government for taxation purposes.
• C. Devadana was a type of land granted to temples, but it was subject to regular taxation.
• D. Devadana was a sacred structure in itself, exempt from any land grants or taxation.

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Devadana was land granted to temples and was tax-exempt, providing financial support to the sacred structures.

• Chola architecture evolved from Pallava architecture, with some distinct differences.

• During the Chola dynasty, temple architecture flourished and reached its peak under royal patronage.

• The Cholas favored stone over brick due to its superior durability.

• Temples constructed during the reigns of Aditya and Parantaka typically featured three niches in the shrine walls, one on each wall, and two niches in the ardhamandapa walls, again one on each.

• The tradition of building temples with the support of Chola kings and queens became increasingly widespread.

• Additionally, Devadana, or land granted to temples, was tax-exempt, further benefiting these sacred structures.