The system of village autonomy with sabhas and their committees developed through the ages and reach...........

Ancient and Medival History Ancient South Indian History

The system of village autonomy with sabhas and their committees developed through the ages and reached its culmination during the Chola rule. A village was divided in several wards, what was/were the qualifications to become a ward member?

1. A woman could not become a ward member.

2. Only those who have completed seventy years of age.

3. Have knowledge of Vedas.

4. Owns a residence.

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Explanation:

That village was divided into thirty wards and each was to nominate its members to the village council.The qualifications to become a ward member were:Ownership of at least one fourth veli of land;Own residence;Above thirty years and below seventy years of age;Knowledge of Vedas.However, certain norms of disqualification were also mentioned in the inscriptions. They were:

Those who had been members of the committees for the past three years.
Those who had failed to submit accounts as committee members.
Those who had committed sins.
Those who had stolen the property of others.
Two inscriptions belonging to the period of Parantaka I found at Uttiramerur provide details of the formation and functions of village councils.