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With reference to the regional administration during the Chola dynasty in medieval South India, the autonomous local assembly of villages predominantly inhabited by Brahmin landholders was known by which of the following names?

  1. SabhaAnswer
  2. B
    Ur
  3. C
    Nagaram
  4. D
    Nadu

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The local self-governing assembly of Brahmin landholders during the Chola period was called the Sabha.
In the Chola administrative system, local village self-government was highly developed. Villages were broadly divided based on tenure and caste demographics. The assembly designated as 'Sabha' (or Mahasabha) functioned in agrahara villages granted to Brahmins (Brahmadeya). The assembly operated through various committees called Variyams to manage irrigation, gardens, land revenue, and temples.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the administrative units and local self-governance assemblies under the Chola Empire.
Chola local self-government functioned through specialized assemblies at the village and urban levels.
Understanding Chola administrative terminology helps distinguish between peasant, merchant, and Brahmin-led bodies.
2
Differentiate between Ur, Sabha, Nagaram, and Nadu based on membership composition.
Sabha pertained specifically to Brahmin agrahara villages, Ur to non-Brahmin peasant villages, and Nagaram to merchant guilds.
The question specifically asks about the assembly of Brahmin landholders.

Key Concept

Chola Village Administration and Assemblies (Sabha, Ur, Nagaram)
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