Question

In context with the administration of the Vardhans, explain:
(i)Important features
(ii)Relation between feudatory chiefs and the king

Answer 1

Instructions: Mention the following points:

• Important features:
  • Council of ministers
  • Provinces
  • Land tax
• Relation between the feudatory chiefs and the king

Solution:
(i) Important features:

• The council of ministers assisted the king in his daily affairs. ​
• Some of the important officials were Mahasandhivigraha (the negotiator), Mahabaladhikruta (military general), Bhogapati (tax official), and Doota.​
• The empire was divided into provinces for better administration.​

(ii) Relation between the feudatory chiefs and the king

• The feudatory chiefs paid tributes to the king.
• They sent armies to the kings if needed and in return received land grants from the king.​
• They gradually became independent when the king became weak.