The Early History of the Deccan (Parts I–XI) v2.c14.s3.2

v2.c14.s3.2

Apart from the *agrahāra* villages there also existed special colleges founded for specific purposes. One such college existed at Pāṭana in Khandesh, having been founded by Changadeva, a grandson of Bhāskarāchārya, for the purpose of furthering the study of the astronomical works of his illustrious grandfather. This institute had received liberal grants from the State, and the residents of the town also aided it with voluntary contributions in cash and kind on various auspicious occasions.¹