Kings And Kingdoms — Social Science STD 7 — Question
Rajasthan BoardEnglish MediumSTD 7Social ScienceKings And Kingdoms5 Marks
Question
Who exercised control in the affairs of 'nadu'?
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Answer
Rich peasants of the Vellala caste exercised considerable control over the affairs of tjie nadu under the supervision of the central Chola government.
The Chola kings gave some rich landowners titles like muvendavelan/ araiyar (chief), etc. as markers of respect.
A velan or peasant is a person who serves three kings.
They were given important offices of the state at the centre.
Brahmanas often received land grants or brahmadeya. Hence, a large number of Brahmana settlements emerged in the Kaveri valley in the same way as in other parts of south India.
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