With reference to local administrative bodies during the Chola period, consider the following statements: 1. The Urar were landholders responsible for temple maintenance, irrigation, and administrative duties in peasant settlements. 2. The Nattar were the assembly of landholders in Brahmin villages (brahmadeyas) and looked after judicial functions. 3. The Nagarattar represented urban trading. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: C

Notes:

Explanation:

The Urar were landholders in ur (peasant villages), tasked with temple upkeep, irrigation management, revenue collection, and law and order.
The Nattar were not from brahmadeya (Brahmin settlements). Instead, they were landholders from vellanvagai villages (non-Brahmin settlements forming the nadu), responsible for administrative and fiscal duties of the nadu. The Sabha handled affairs in brahmadeya.
The Nagarattar were representatives of nagaram (trading and artisan settlements) and supported temples financially.

Source: NCERT and Ancient India – NCERT (R.S.Sharma)