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Question
With reference to the Chola period explain the following:
Administration of the Kingdom,
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Solution
- The Cholas had a very efficient and organized administration. The king held absolute authority. There was a council of ministers that advised the king.
- The distribution of power at various phases of administration simplified and simplified management even further.
- The empire was split by provinces (mandalams), which were then subdivided into Valanadu and Nadu.
- Royal princes were appointed as provincial governors.
- The communities were self-governing, and no government officials governed over them.
- The central government was responsible for the empire’s exterior defense, internal peace and order, general prosperity, and cultural growth.
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