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HCS (Haryana)Prelims2019General Studies
Question
Which of the following was the name given to village assemblies in the Chola kingdom?
Options
- A Nadu
- B Nattar
- C Sabha
- D Ur
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Correct Answer
D Ur
Model Answer
- The Ur was a general assembly of the village in Chola.
- The Ur consisted of all the tax-paying residents of an ordinary Chola village.
With respect to the Chola administration
| Term | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Ur | General assembly of the village |
| Nadu | Group of villages |
| Vellala | Rich Peasants |
- The Chola dynasty was a Tamil empire of India from the south.
- In the world's history, it was one of the longest-ruling dynasties.
- References to the empire can be found in the Ashokan inscriptions from the 3rd century BCE.
- As one of the 3 Crowned Kings of Tamilakam, along with the Pandya and Chera, the Chola dynasty continued to govern until the 13th century CE.
- At Thanjavur, The medieval Cholas are best known for the construction of the magnificent Brihadisvara temple.
- It was commissioned by the Chola king, Rajaraja Chola in 1010 CE.