A Palayakkarar refers to the holder of a little kingdom as a feudatory to a higher sovereign. Which among the following duties fell under the direct purview of the Palayakkarars?
A
Revenue collection
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B
Administration of territories
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C
Settlement of local disputes
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D
Maintaining law and order
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Solution
The correct options are A Revenue collection B Administration of territories C Settlement of local disputes D Maintaining law and order The Palayakkarars system was introduced by Viswanatha Nayaka in 1529. The Palayakkarars had the freedom to collect revenue, administer the territory, settle disputes and maintain law and order in the respective Palayams.