Q. With reference to Nagaram settlements in the Chola period, consider the following statements:
1.Nagarattar were the representatives of merchant communities and maintained financial records, levied taxes, and paid royal dues.
2.All Nagaram settlements were directly governed by the nadu assembly and could not function independently.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanation:
- Nagarattar formed the representative body of merchants, kept accounts, levied taxes like kadamai and nagaraviniyogam, and paid dues in gold and paddy.
- Some Nagaram settlements were independent of the nadu (functioning as taniyur).
Source: NCERT and Ancient India – NCERT (R.S.Sharma)
