Question

Describe the administrative system of rajendra chola

Answer 1

The Chola administration was very well organised and effecient.The administration of Chola Dynasty was essentially monarchical in character where the king was at helmof the administration and all executive legislative and the military powers rested with him.


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Answer 2

Rajendra Chola was one of the great rulers of Chola Empire, a contemporary of Cheras and Pandya Empire in south India. The administrative setup of Rajendra Chola like other Chola rulers can be discussed under the following lines :

1.  King : King was the most important part of administration. He was the head of all forms of government and was assisted by a Council of Ministers.

2. Administrative Division : The Empire was divided into provinces called Mandalam which were governed by governors called Mandala mudalis who were paid salary in the form of lands. The provinces were further divided into Districts called Nadus and Nadus were further divided into villages called Ur. So we see there was an efficient local self-government setup.

3.  Army : The Rajendra Chola had maintained a large army. The army consisted of infantry, cavalry and elephants. It was due to efficient army that Rajendra Chola made such an extensive conquests.

4. Revenue Administration : The revenue administration was efficient as well. The farmers were provided irrigation and other facilities and in return they used to pay a share to the government.