The Chola empire was divided into several Mandalams, which were further subdivided into Valanadus (or Kottams), and then into Nadus. Below the Nadu level were the villages (grams). The Chola administration was known for its organized bureaucracy and local self-government, particularly in the villages through assemblies like the ur and sabha.
'Mandalam' and 'Nadu' these two institutions were associated with
Asked in WBCS Main Paper 3 2023 · Topic: South India (Chola, Chalukya, Pallava and Sangam Period) (Imperial Cholas: Political expansion, administrative system, and local self-government)
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Answer: B. the Cholas
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