Describe the administrative system that
prevailed in the Chola empire.
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Explanation:
Rajaraja built up Chola power with his clever administrative skills. Under him, the Cholas perfected a highly organised administrative system with a strong centre, yet the autonomy of village assemblies was also protected and nurtured.
At the top of the structure was the king, who held all power. The entire kingdom was divided into two categories – areas governed by vassal chiefs and those directly under the king. The part of the kingdom that was directly under the king was divided into six provinces or mandalams. The provinces were divided into districts or nadus, which were further divided into kurams or kottams.
Village administration was carried on by village assemblies called urs. A group or union of villages, called kurams or kottam, managed its affair through sabhas or mahasabhas. The mahasabhas consisted of learned brahmins who were gifted land by the rulers. They had extensive powers. But the sabhas were still under the control of the royal officers, called adhikaris. Elections were held every year by casting votes.
The sabhas had different committees to look after different activities. There were eight committees to deal with various aspects of administration, i.e., gardens, irrigation, cultivation, education, land, roads, judicial and accounts. Each village had a treasury of its own and accounts were maintained carefully.
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Explanation:
Rajaraja built up Chola power with his clever administrative skills. Under him, the Cholas perfected a highly organised administrative system with a strong centre, yet the autonomy of village assemblies was also protected and nurtured.
At the top of the structure was the king, who held all power. The entire kingdom was divided into two categories – areas governed by vassal chiefs and those directly under the king. The part of the kingdom that was directly under the king was divided into six provinces or mandalams. The provinces were divided into districts or nadus, which were further divided into kurams or kottams.
Village administration was carried on by village assemblies called urs. A group or union of villages, called kurams or kottam, managed its affair through sabhas or mahasabhas. The mahasabhas consisted of learned brahmins who were gifted land by the rulers. They had extensive powers. But the sabhas were still under the control of the royal officers, called adhikaris. Elections were held every year by casting votes.
The sabhas had different committees to look after different activities. There were eight committees to deal with various aspects of administration, i.e., gardens, irrigation, cultivation, education, land, roads, judicial and accounts. Each village had a treasury of its own and accounts were maintained carefully.