Q. With reference to the “Chalukya Administration”, the term “Mahatras” was associated with?

[A] Prominent village men

[B] Village officials

[C] Feudal lords

[D] Governor

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

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