Question

Write about the administrative machinery of the Cholas.

Answer 1

Instructions:
The answer to this question requires the understanding of the administration of Cholas. Points about ur, nadu, brahmadeya and nagaram need to be mentioned.

Solution:
The administrative machinery was modified during Cholas to become more efficient and organised. The local administration was carried out in villages which were called ur. This was filled by the sub-region called nadu, and the district is the kottam. Brahmadeya was a tax-free village given to Brahmins. And the marketing centers and towns were known as nagaram. The ur, nadu, brahmadeya, and nagaram had their own assembly and were responsible for maintaining and managing the water and land resources as well as local temples. They were also responsible for resolving local issues and disputes and collecting taxes.