History • Medieval IndiaHard
In the administrative and agrarian structure of the Vijayanagara Empire, what specific role did the 'Gaudas' perform at the village level?
A. Chief royal tax collectors and overseers of royal mints
B. Village headmen responsible for maintaining law, order, and land revenue collection✓ Correct Answer
C. Military commanders stationed at provincial frontier outposts
D. Temple trustees managing endowment funds and ritual schedules
💡 Solution & Explanation
In the Vijayanagara village administration, the 'Gauda' or 'Reddi' served as the village headman who mediated local disputes, supervised agrarian production, and assisted in collecting land revenue. The village administrative body, known as the 'Ayyagar' system, comprised twelve hereditary functionaries including accountants and watchmen who collectively managed local affairs independently of central interference.
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