Question

what measures were taken to develop agriculture during the cholas period
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Answer 1

Answer:

developed the irrigation facilities , most effectively .

Answer 2

Answer:

The following steps were taken to develop agriculture during the Cholas period:

• To improve agriculture during Chola rule, the empire improved the irrigation facilities for better production by constructing tanks ,canals etc.
• A good portion of income was spent on improving the irrigation.
• Forests were cleared in some regions;land was levelled in other areas.
• In the delta region,embankments were built to prevent floods and canals were constructed to carry water to the fields.
• In many areas two crops were grown in a year.
• A variety of methods was used for irrigation.In some areas wells were dug.
• In other areas tanks were constructed to collect rainwater.