UPSC History Early empire (6 BCE to 1 CE) Question Bank Sangam/Deccans Era

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    Which one of the following was tlie primary assembly in tlie Chola village administration?                       

    A)  Nadu               

    B)  Sabha                                     

    C)  Ur

    D)  Maliasabha                

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

     Ur was the primary village assembly in die Chola village administration. The 'Ur' was the gatherings of the local residents to discuss matters without any formal rule or procedure. But the Sabha or Mahasabha was the assembly of the Agrahara (only adult men among Brahmis) The Chola Empire known as Rajyam or Rastrayam was divided into a number of provinces or Mandalam. The provinces or Mandalams were subdivided into number of divisions known as Kottams or Valanadus. The next administrative subdivisions of Cholas were the districts (Nadus), each of which again consisted of a number of autonomous villages, unions or groups of villages, playing a vital part if the Chola administration system.              


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