Different Dynasties
Administration: Revenue and Tax
Chola Administration
Chola Inscriptions
100

When did the Rashtrakuta Dynasty come into power

753 CE

100

Who were the people that collected the tax on behalf of the Kings?

Samantas

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Who was the Founder of the Chola Dynasty?

Vijayala

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Where did one find the Chola Inscriptions?

Temples and Copper Plates

200

Who were the founders of the Pala and Gurjara-Pratihara Dynasties?

Pala - Gopala I

Gurjara-Pratihara - Harichandra

200

Who were the people from whom the taxes were collected from?

Traders, Artisans, Peasants and Cattle-Herders

200

On rebelling the Pallava dynasty, the Chola occupied this region of South India. Name the region

Madurai

200
What were often given as gifts to the people by the Chola Kings?

Land Grants

300

What brought the decline of the three dynasties?

The conflict to protect themselves and conquer each other, led to the pressure on their resources. This led to their decline.

300

What were given from the tax-payers to the king as revenue?

They had to give a part of their produce or what they earned.

300

Match the following

a) Sabha           1) Association of Traders

b) Ur                 2) Towns

c) Pattanam       3) Assemblies of Brahmin Villages

d) Nagaram       4) Assemblies of Non-Brahmin Villages

a) 3)

b) 4)

c) 2)

d) 1)

300

The musicians did not receive land grants according to the inscription. What did they get instead?

Paddy

400
The system of administration in the dynasties in 7th Century India was similar to what was practiced in medieval Europe and Japan. What is name of the system?

Feudal System

400

How did the Kings in these three dynasties divide their kingdoms?

a) Provinces

b) Districts

c) Villages

400

How was the Chola kingdom divided for administration?

a) Kingdom

b) Mandalam

c) Valanadu

d) Nadu

400

Name 5 other professions that were paid for by the King through shares of land?

Lamplighters, Parasol Holder, Goldsmith, Tailor, Astrologer, Barbers, Potters, Washermen, Men who sprinkle water, Accountants, Carpenters, Temple Women

500

Why did Dantidurga undergo the Hiranyagarbha?

To be reborn as Kshatriya and be acceptable to their new citizens as their King.

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What was the Revenue collected from taxes used for by the Kings?

a) Making forts and temples

b) Waging wars

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What is the Brahmadeya?

Land Grants given to the Brahmins by the Cholas to maintain the temples.

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The Inscription discussed in class was from which temple?

Dharmsevara Temple

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