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History • Medieval IndiaEasy

Which of the following administrative titles was held by the prime minister or chief executive officer to the King of Venad during the medieval period?

A. Dalawa✓ Correct Answer
B. Thalachenavar
C. Madathil Madampy
D. Karanavan

💡 Solution & Explanation

In the medieval kingdoms of Venad and Travancore, the prime minister or chief executive officer who assisted the monarch in civil administration and military command was titled the Dalawa. Titles like Karanavan referred to senior male heads of matrilineal joint families rather than state prime ministers.

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