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

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Focus on terminology related to ancient village structures to distinguish between different community types.
Updated On: Jan 17, 2026
  • Ur
  • Vellankavi
  • Karalar
  • Brahmadeya
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The Correct Option is B

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Vellanvaki were non-Brahman villages in southern India, predominantly inhabited by agriculturists and other non-Brahman communities. This term differentiated them from Brahmadeya villages, which were tax-exempt settlements granted to Brahmins.

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