INDIAN HISTORY

HISTORY

CHOLA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Who was the ‘Mandala mudali’ in the Chola administrative set up?
A
Head of Judiciary
B
District head
C
Provincial governor
D
Intelligence head
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Chola empire was divided into 9 provinces called mandalam, each under a governor called Mandala mudalis who were paid salary in the form of lands.

Detailed explanation-2: -The administration was divided into 9 provincial states known as “Mandalam”. Mandala Mundlis known as governors of each state handled each provincial state. Local government under the Chola administration was organized under democratic lines. Each town and village had its assembly.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Chola Empire was divided into nine provinces, called “Mandalams” which was further divided into a number of districts, or zillas, known as “Valanadus”. Each Valanadu was divided into a number of villages, called Nadus. Larger towns were known as Taniyurs.

Detailed explanation-4: -Answer: Each province was headed by a viceroy who received orders from the king. Each Mandalam was divided into number of Kottams or Valanadus which was further sub-divided into Nadu. Each Nadu was further divided into villages called Urs.

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