Analyse the significance of Agrahara and Brahmadeya in the expansion of agriculture in South India.
Introduction During early medieval times in South India, two types of land grants—Agrahara and Brahmadeya—played a crucial role in expanding agriculture. These were donations made by kings or local rulers to Brahmins, often tax-free, and usually located in forested or less-populated regions. These grants not only helped in the spread of Brahmanical culture but also […]