Studies in Cola History and Administration c8.15

c8.15

In some instances the *Ur* existed side by side with the *Sabha* or the *Mahasabha*. Thus, one inscription from Tiruvālangāḍu, Tanjore,* speaks of both the assemblies of the village, namely the *Mahasabha* and the *Ur*, agreeing to a scheme to delimit the extent of lands enjoyed tax-free by the local temple. In like manner, the *Sabha* and the *Ur* of Tiruvaḍandai together accepted two endowments in favour of the local temple.† In one instance, the *Ur* of Tiruvaḍandai alone accepted an endowment without reference to the sister body, the *Sabha*.‡