Early Medieval India, 750-1200: Polity-The Cholas [IAS (Admin.) Mains History]: Questions 1 - 7 of 7

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Question 1

Appeared in Year: 2018

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″ Doubtless it was not a free state it was any rate a state ″ (K. A. N. Sastri) , Reflect upon the nature of local self-government institutions in the Chola country. ″

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Political and Administrative System of Chola Period

  • The political and administrative system of Chola period was characterized by the existence of highly centralized elements at the top and autonomous local bodies at the village level the information provided by Uttaramerur Inscription of Chola King Prantika I, throw light on the nature, character an…

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Question 2

Appeared in Year: 2016

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Analyze the significance of the Uttaramerur inscriptions of the Chola King Parantaka I.

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Significance of the Uttaramerur Inscriptions of the Chola King Parnataka I

  • The political and administrative system of Chola period was characterized by the existence of highly centralized elements at the top and autonomous local bodies at the village level the information provided by Uttaramerur Inscription of Chola King Parantaka I, throw light on …

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Question 3

Appeared in Year: 2004

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It is said that the Cholas established a powerful and well-organized administration with a degree of local self-government. Do you concur? Give reasons. (30 marks)

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  • The Cholas were the most effective kings of their period. The area of Cholamandalam, with Tanjore as its capital, consisted of the entire Tanjore district as well as portions of Trichy, Pudukottal, and South Arcot. The three main administrative branches of the Cholas′ government were the Central, Provincial, and Local governments. King served as th…

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Question 4

Appeared in Year: 2000

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Were the Chola village assemblies democratic in nature? Give reasons for your answer.

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  • For its period, the Chola administration system was exceptional and unique. The village served as the administrative unit. Village matters were managed by popular assemblies, and any personnel appointed by the state carried out their responsibilities in an observational and consultative capacity.
  • The renowned Uttaramerur Inscriptions provide informa…

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Question 5

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Analyze the contribution of Nadu and Magaram to the expansion of urbanization during the Chola era.

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  • Seafarers transported Hinduism and Indian culture to nations in south-east Asia during the Chola era, where they spread and took on regional characteristics. Kerala, where I′m from. The Bay of Bengal was dubbed “The Chola Lake” as a result of the prosperous trade and cultural ties that existed between the mighty Chola dynasty of South India and the…

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Question 6

Appeared in Year: 2021

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The Chola rulers were not only mighty conquerors, efficient administrators but also builders of fine temples. Comment.

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The Chola Rulers, Mighty Conquerors, Efficient Administrators and Builders

Introduction

The Chola kings used their wealth gained through extensive conquest for building magnificent monuments.

A culmination in the development of Dravidian temple architecture was witnessed by the Chola period making the Chola temples of the period artistically elaborate…

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Question 7

Appeared in Year: 2022

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Chola maritime expansion was driven largely by concerns of overseas commerce. Elucidate. (Paper 1)

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The Chola maritime expansion was a period of intense maritime activity by the Chola Empire of South India from the 9th to the 13th centuries.

The Cholas were motivated by a number of factors to expand their maritime reach, including:

Economic.

  • The Cholas were a trading empire, and they sought to control the lucrative trade routes that passed through t…

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