Which among these was the largest territorial division in existence with respect to the Chola administration?

Valanadus

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Nadu

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Kottam

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Mandalam

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Solution

The correct option is D Mandalam
The country was divided into Mandalams, Valanadus, Nadus and Kottams. Mandalam, meaning circle, was the largest territorial division of the Chola empire.

Kottams consisted of a group of autonomous villages.

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12. With reference to administration in Chola Empire, consider the following statements

i. Nadu was the smallest unit of administration in Chola Empire.

ii. The villages in Chola Empire practiced a system of self-government.

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