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History GK · Q42

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Competitive Exams · History GK · question 42

Q42

Chola Empire was divided into

A.
Mandalams, Nadu, Kurram & Valanadu
Answer
B.
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.