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

Satavahanas

Mauryas

Guptas

Cholas

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Answer : Option A

Explanation :

Satavahanas were the successor of Mauryas in Deccan India. Satvahana dynasty ruled in parts of Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh. They were patrons of Buddhism. They started the practice of granting tax-free villages to Brahmanas and Buddhist monks.