The terms "kulyavapa" and "dronavapa" are technical terms found in ancient Indian inscriptions and texts, particularly those related to land grants and administration. These terms represent units of land measurement, often defined by the amount of seed required to sow a particular area of land. A "kulyavapa" was a smaller unit than a "dronavapa". These measurements were crucial for revenue assessment and land administration in different historical periods and regions of India.
With reference to the history of India, the terms "kulyavapa" and "dronavapa" denote
Asked in UPSC IAS 2020 · Topic: Gupta and Post-Gupta Period (Gupta Economy: Agriculture, Trade, Guilds, Currency, Land Grants)
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