Describe the local administration of the Cholas. - Vidyadip

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Describe the local administration of the Cholas.

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The settlements of peasants were called Urs.
The larger units or groups of such villages were known as Nadu.
The village council and Nadu had the function of administration, collection of taxes and delivering justice.
Rich landowners got titles like Araiyar (chief), Muvendavelan (peasant serving three kings), etc. as a mark of respect.
Further, even Brahmins got a lot of grants in peninsular India near Kaveri. They were called Brahmadeya.
Each Brahmadeya was looked after by an assembly or Sabha.
The assemblies worked efficiently.
The administrative function in towns was performed by association of traders called nagarams.

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