HISTORY
ANCIENT INDIA
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Kottam
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Mandalam
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Kurram
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Valanadu
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Detailed explanation-1: -Kurram was the lowest unit of Chola administration. In the Chola empire, Kingdom was divided into Mandalams (or provinces) and each mandalam divided into Valanadus (Commissionary) and Nadus (Districts) and Kurram (a group of villages).
Detailed explanation-2: -Nadu was the smallest unit of administration in Chola Empire.
Detailed explanation-3: -Kurram was the lowest unit of Chola administration. Large tows were administrated separately, it was called Tannayur. There were proper land surveys in order to collect land revenue. Highly efficient military or army.
Detailed explanation-4: -The Chola administrative system was highly organised and efficient. The basic unit of local administration was the village (ur), followed by the sub-region (nadu) and district (kottam).
Detailed explanation-5: -The tiger was the royal emblem of Chola kings. The king was assisted in his work by a council of ministers. The lower officials were called Siruntaram while higher officials were called Peruntaram.