Q. What did the term ‘shalabhoga' stand for, with respect to revenue administration under the Imperial Cholas ?
✅ Correct Answer: (C)
Land donated for the maintenance of the school
Explanation: According to Chola inscriptions, there were five types of 'land gifts' that Chola kings gave to their people: vellanvagai was land for non-Brahmana, peasant proprietors brahmadeya was land gifted to Brahmanas shalabhoga was land for the maintenance of a school devadana / tirunamattukkani was land gifted to temples palli chhandam was land donated to Jaina institutions.
Explanation by: Sandeep
According to Chola inscriptions, there were five types of 'land gifts' that Chola kings gave to their people: vellanvagai was land for non-Brahmana, peasant proprietors brahmadeya was land gifted to Brahmanas shalabhoga was land for the maintenance of a school devadana / tirunamattukkani was land gifted to temples palli chhandam was land donated to Jaina institutions.