Polity and Administration During the Later Vedic Period
By the 12th c...
Question
By the 12th century CE, the centralized rule of the Perumals came to an end. The new power that developed in the Nadus were known as Naduvazhi Saroopams. Who were Swaroopams?
A
Fighting tribes
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B
Ruling families
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C
Geographical explorers
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D
Traders
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Solution
The correct option is B Ruling families The centralized rule of the Perumals came to an end by 12th century CE. The Nadus became independent. The positions of power that eventually developed in the Nadus were known as Naduvazhi Swaroopams. The Swaroopams were the ruling families with the right of self-rule and they followed matrilineal system of inheritance called Marumakkathayam.