Question

Short note of cola administration

Answer 1

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Explanation:

• The administration was headed by the king. The Chola kingship was hereditary in nature.

• As per the Chola royal family tradition, the eldest son succeeded the king to the Chola throne.
• The heir apparent was called Yuvaraja.
• The tiger was the royal emblem of Chola kings.
• The king was assisted in his work by a council of ministers.
• The lower officials were called Siruntaram while higher officials were called Peruntaram.
•  Chola government depended mainly on the land revenue as the main source of income.
• 1/6 of the land produce was collected as tax. Besides land revenue, customs and tolls were the other source of income for the empire. Moreover, taxes on ports, forests and mines contributed to the treasure of the king.