Q315
What was the governor of the Mandalam called during the rule of the Vijayanagar empire?
A.
Rayas
B.
Nayak
AnswerC.
Amaram
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option B
Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
The Vijayanagar kingdom which ruled from 1336 CE to 1672 CE was divided into different administrative units called Mandalams, Nadus, sthalas and gramas. The governor of the Mandalam was called Mandaleswara or Nayak.