Multiple choice

Which one of the following is a special feature of the Chola policy?

  1. Autonomous village panchayats

  2. Division of kingdom into the mandalas

  3. Monarchical system

  4. Enlightened council of minister
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Explanation

The Chola Empire was unique for its highly autonomous village assemblies known as 'sabhas' and 'ur' - village panchayats that managed local affairs with remarkable independence. These democratic institutions were the hallmark of Chola administration. The other options were not special Chola features - division into mandalas existed in other kingdoms, the monarchical system was common, and councils of ministers were not particularly distinctive.

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