Correct Answer: Devadana

Solution : The correct answer is Devadana.

Inscriptions from the Chola dynasty in ancient South India mention several categories of land, and the land that was known as gifted to temples was called Devadana land. Devadana land refers to land that was donated or gifted to temples as offerings to the gods and as a form of religious endowment. These donations were often made by rulers, nobles, and wealthy individuals to support the maintenance and activities of the temples.