Q. With reference to the “Chalukya Administration”, the term “Mahatras” was associated with?
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanation: Vishayam, Rastram, Nadu and Grama. Epigraphs speak of officials like vishayapatis, samantas, gramapohis and mahatras.
- Vishayapatis exercised power at the behest of the kings.
- Samantas were feudal lords functioning under the control of the state.
- Grampohis and gramkudas were village officials.
- Mahatras were the prominent village men.
Source: NCERT
