Multiple choice

What was the ascending order of the following units of administration in the Chola period?

i. Valanadus ii. Nadus iii. Mandalams iv. Kurrams

Choose the answer from the codes given below:

  1. iv, ii, i, iii

  2. iii, ii, i, iv

  3. iv, i, ii, iii

  4. i, ii, iii, iv
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The ascending order (smallest to largest) of Chola administrative units was: Kurrams (village assemblies) → Nadus (districts) → Valanadus (larger divisions) → Mandalams (provinces). Option A correctly represents this hierarchy as iv, ii, i, iii.

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