Examine the Administration of Nayaks in Tamilnadu
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The Nayak rule in TamilNadu was established by the Vijaya Nagar Emperors. Krishna Devaraya popularised the Nayak System, the king Achyutharaya had 200 Nayaks under his control. Among them, the Nayaks of Madurai, Tanjore, Ginjee and Vellore were important. After the battle of Talikotta (1565 AD) and after the downfall of Vijaya Nagara empire the Nayaks emerged as an independent ruler.
Nayankara System :- Krishnadevaraya extended the system to Tamil country. According to this, king was considered as owner of all lands. Those who received land from the king were called as Nayak, in tern they had to pay a fixed amount and send an army whenever the king needed. The Nayaks carried on administration on the name of King. This system is known as Nayankara System.