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Analyze the following statements about the administrative and economic systems under the Vijayanagara Empire in South India: 1. The empire was divided into provinces called Mandalam, which were further subdivided into districts and villages. 2. The Nayankara system granted military commanders known as Nayakas administrative authority over specified territories in lieu of military service and revenue collection. 3. The central government maintained absolute direct control over village assemblies without delegating any judicial powers to local chieftains. Which of the statements given above are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only✓ Correct Answer
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
💡 Solution & Explanation
The Nayankara system was a unique socio-political institution of the Vijayanagara Empire where military chiefs held lands called amaram in exchange for maintaining troops and paying tribute to the sovereign. Local village administration retained substantial customary autonomy, making statement three incorrect because decentralized governance through local bodies and Nayakas was a core feature.
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