Consider the following about Chola administration 1 The Chola royal family followed the principle th...........

Ancient and Medival History Ancient South Indian History

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Consider the following about Chola administration.

1. The Chola royal family followed the principle that eldest son should succeed the king to the Chola throne.

2. They levied duties on ceremonial occasions like marriages.

3. Trade was exempted from tolls and customs to promote efficiency trade unlike other South Indian Kingdoms.

4. Forests, mines and ports were taxed during the Chola administration to generate revenue.

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2 and 3 only

1, 2 and 4 only

1 and 4 only

1, 2, 3 and 4

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Explanation:

Statement 1: The Chola kingship was hereditary. The heir apparent was called Yuvaraja. Kings were assisted by ministers and officials in their administration. Chola kings had tiger as their royal emblem.
Statement 2 and 3: Besides land revenue, there were tolls and customs on goods taken from one place to another, various kinds of professional taxes, dues levied on ceremonial occasions like marriages and judicial fines.
Statement 4: Taxes on mines, ports, forests and salt pans were collected. Professional tax and house tax were also collected.
The Cholas had an excellent system of administration. The
emperor or king was at the top of the administration. They undertook royal tours to increase the efficiency of the administration. There was elaborate administrative machinery comprising various officials called perundanam and sirudanam.