The rulers of which dynasty started the practice of granting tax-free villages to Brahmanas and Buddhist Monks?

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The rulers of which dynasty started the practice of granting tax-free villages to Brahmanas and Buddhist Monks?

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The correct answer is option 1, Satavahanas. The Satavahanas were a dynasty that ruled in the Deccan region of India from around 230 BCE to 220 CE. They were known for their patronage of Brahmanas and Buddhist monks, and they started the practice of granting tax-free villages to them. This practice was a form of land grant, where villages were given to Brahmanas and Buddhist monks as a way to support them and ensure their spiritual and intellectual contributions to society. This benefitted the rulers by gaining their support and goodwill. The Satavahanas` patronage of these religious communities helped to strengthen their rule and promote the spread of Brahmanical and Buddhist ideals in the region.