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The 'Nayankara' system, a unique administrative feature of granting land to military chiefs, belonged to which powerful empire?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Maratha Empire
  2. Bahmani Sultanate
  3. Vijayanagara Empire
  4. Chola Empire

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Vijayanagara Empire

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: C) Vijayanagara Empire šŸ“š Explanation: The Nayankara system was a crucial element of the provincial military administration in the Vijayanagara Empire. Under this system, the king granted specific territories (Amaram) to powerful military commanders who were known as Nayakas. In return for the land revenue, these Nayakas were strictly obligated to maintain a fixed number of troops and horses for the royal army.