Q. With reference to the judicial and military administration of the Hoysala kingdom, consider the following:
TermRole/Function
1. SandhivigrahinMinister of War and Peace
2. DandanayakaChief Commander and head of Justice
3. PerggadeVillage accountant or headman
How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanation:
- Pair 1: Correct. Sandhivigrahin (or Maha Sandhivigrahi) was the minister for Foreign Affairs, War, and Peace.
- Pair 2: Correct. Dandanayaka was a highly powerful and flexible title, often denoting a Chief Commander or a senior judicial officer (head of Justice).
- Pair 3: Incorrect. Perggade was a Supervising officer or chief official at the village or provincial level, often managing revenue. The village headman was typically the Gaunda or Gramani.
