The class of Amar Nayakas in Vijayanagara is a reference to which of the following ........

Ancient and Medival History (CDS) Medieval South Indian History

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The class of Amar Nayakas in Vijayanagara is a reference to which of the following?

Village Chieftains

Senior Civil Servants

Tributary Chiefs

Military Commanders

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Explanation:

Nayakas were military chiefs usually mentioned law and order in their areas of control. They maintained forests and kept armed supporters. The amara-nayaka system was a major political innovation of the Vijayanagara Empire. It is likely that many features of this system were derived from the lqta system of the Delhi Sultanate. The amaranayakas were military commanders who were given territories to govern by the raya.