INDIAN HISTORY

HISTORY

CHOLA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Chola Empire was divided into:
A
Mandalams, Nadu, Kurram & Malkhand
B
Mandalams, Nadu, Kurram & Valanadu
C
Mandalams, Nadu, Malkhand & Avanti
D
Mandalams, Bhoomi, Avanti & Valanadu
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The correct answer is Mandalams-Valanadus-Nadus-Kurrams. In the Chola empire, Kingdom was divided into Mandalams (or provinces) and each mandalam divided into Valanadus (Commissionary) and Nadus (Districts), and Kurram (group of villages). Kurram was the lowest unit of Chola administration.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Chola kingdom was divided into provinces that were called mandalams. The mandalams were further divided into valanadus. Each valanadu consisted of a certain number of villages.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Chola empire was divided into nine mandalams which included areas in Sri Lanka and other conquered areas.

Detailed explanation-4: -Answer. No, provinces were called as mandalas in Chola period.

Detailed explanation-5: -There were four kinds of assemblies in the Chola kingdom that helped in the functioning of the government: Nadu, Nagarttar, Ur, and Sabha. Each specialised in helping a select group of people in the empire.

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