With reference to the Chola empire consider the following statements 1 Settlements of peasants were ...........

Ancient and Medival History Medieval South Indian History

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With reference to the Chola empire, consider the following statements.

1. Settlements of peasants were known as ur.

2. Nadu was a group of villages that often administered collection of taxes.

3. Muvendavelanwasatitlegiventouppercastesthatworkedforthewelfareofbackwardcastes.

1, 2

2, 3

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Explanation:

Statement1:They became prosperous withthe spread of irrigation agriculture
Statement2:Groups ofsuch villages formed larger unitscalled nadu.The village council and the nadu had several administrative functions including dispensing justice and collecting taxes.
Rich peasants ofthe Vellala caste exercised considerable control overthe affairs ofthe nadu under the supervision of the central Chola government.
Statement3: TheChola kings gave some richlandowners titleslike muvendavelan(avelanor peasant serving three kings),
araiyar(chief),etc.as markers of respect,and en trusted them with important offices of the state at the centre.