History • Medieval IndiaHard
In the administrative vocabulary of the Chola empire, what specific administrative unit was designated by the term 'Kottam'?
A. A military garrison stationed along strategic mountain passes
B. A territorial division or district equivalent to a Valanadu, particularly prevalent in Tondaimandalam✓ Correct Answer
C. A royal mint responsible for issuing gold and silver coins
D. A collective tax levied on maritime merchant shipping
💡 Solution & Explanation
In the northern parts of the Chola empire corresponding to ancient Tondaimandalam, territorial divisions were frequently termed Kottam instead of Valanadu. Each Kottam comprised several smaller village clusters or Nadus. This administrative terminology reflects regional variations in governance structures inherited from earlier Pallava traditions.
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