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The Nayankara system is associated with

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

Answer options

  1. The Bahmani Kingdom
  2. The Chola Empire
  3. The Maratha Kingdom
  4. The Vijayanagara Empire

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: The Vijayanagara Empire

Explanation: The correct answer is D. The Vijayanagara Empire. The Nayankara system was a prominent military and administrative arrangement under the Vijayanagara Empire. Under this system, land grants (called Amaram or Nayankara) were given to military chiefs or Nayakas in exchange for maintaining troops and providing military support to the king when required. These Nayakas acted as feudal lords with substantial autonomy but were bound by loyalty to the central authority.