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Write a critical notes on chola Administration

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Chola Administration

The Chola Empire was divided into three major administrative units called Central Government, Provincial government and local government.The administration was headed by the king.The capital of the Cholas was Tanjore. The Chola Empire was divided into three major administrative units called Central Government, Provincial government and local government. Uttaramerur inscriptions throws light on the administration of the Cholas.The administration was headed by the king. As per the Chola royal family tradition, the eldest son succeeded the king to the Chola throne. The whole empire had been divided into nine provinces called mandalams. Chola government depended mainly on the land revenue as the main source of income. One of the most important administrative units of the Cholas was Nadu.