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In the Vijayanagar empire, social and religious matters were decided by
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Dharmopanchas or Dharmdesas
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The Dharmopanchas (or Dharmadesas) served as religious authorities and scholars in the Vijayanagar administration. They adjudicated disputes related to social customs, religious practices, inheritance, and dharmic law, functioning as the judiciary for socio-religious matters.