Q42
Chola Empire was divided into
A.
Mandalams, Nadu, Kurram & Valanadu
AnswerB.
Mandalams, Nadu, Malkhand & Avanti
C.
Mandalams, Bhoomi, Avanti &Valanadu
D.
Mandalams, Nadu, Kurram & Malkhand
Answer: Option A
Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
The whole empire was divided into mandalams or provinces. Sometimes princes of the royal family were appointed governors of the provinces. Further they were divided into valanadus (divisions), nadus (districts) and kurrams (villages). Village was the basic unit of administration.