Question

In the south around the sixth century AD, the non-Brahman villages were called:

• A. Ur
• B. Vellankavi
• C. Karalar
• D. Brahmadeya

Hint:

Focus on terminology related to ancient village structures to distinguish between different community types.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Non-Brahman villages in southern India were known as Vellanvaki. These settlements were primarily inhabited by agriculturists and other non-Brahman communities. The term distinguishes them from Brahmadeya villages, which were tax-free settlements granted to Brahmins.