Q. With reference to the military organization of the Chola Empire, consider the following statements:
1.The Chola army was divided into infantry, cavalry, and elephant corps.
2.Soldiers were granted military land holdings, commonly referred to as padaipparru.
3.The title padaimudali was used for the commander-in-chief of the army.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanation:
- The Chola army had three main divisions: infantry, cavalry (kudirai sevagar), and elephant corps (anaiyatkal).
- Chola soldiers were given land grants known as padaipparru as a reward for military service.
- The commander-in-chief held titles like senapati and dandanayagam. The title padaimudali was used for the captain of a regiment, not the commander-in-chief.
Source: NCERT and Ancient India – NCERT (R.S.Sharma)
