Question

What was the land gifted to a temple called in the Chola Empire?
1. Shalabhog
2. Pallibandam
3. Tirunmadukkani
4. Brahmadeva

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : Tirunmadukkani
Chola inscriptions mention several categories of land:  Vellanvagai- land of non-Brahmana peasant proprietors Brahmadeya- land gifted to Brahmanas Shalabhoga- land for the maintenance of a school Devadana, Tirunamattukkani- land gifted to temples Pallichchhandam- land donated to Jaina institutions Thus, we can say that land gifted to a temple called in the Chola Empire is called Tirunmadukkani.