Question

Q81. With reference to the provincial governors in the Vjayanagar Empire, consider the following statements.
1. They held their own courts and maintained their own armies.
2. They were allowed to issue their own coins and appoint their own officers
3. His term depended on his ability and strength
Which of the above statement(s) is/ are correct?

• A. (a) Only 1 and 2
• B. (b) Only 2 and 3
• C. (c) Only 1 and 3
• D. (d) All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is D (d) All of the above

The governors of the provinces were royal princes at first. Later, persons belonging to vassal ruling families and nobles were also appointed as governors. The provincial governors had a large measure of autonomy. They held their own courts and maintained their own armies. They were allowed to issue their own coins, though of small denominations only, and appoint their own officers. There was no regular term for a provincial governor; his term depended on his ability and strength