L-11 The Rise of Small Kingdoms in South India (Part-2) class 7th D.A.V
26Administration
The king was the head of the state. His office was hereditary. His prime duty was to protect the people from internal disturbance and external attacks. the rights of the kings were unlimited. The central administration was divided into different departments. The king ran the administration with the help of minsters.
Economy
Land revenue was the mainn source of income. It was fixed at one third of the produce by the Chola rulers. The economic condition of the people was good. Agriculture, trade and weaving were the chief occupations of the people. The irrigational facilities were well developed which increased the agricultural yield.
Society
The society of south india was also caste ridden like that of north india. The Brahmins and Kshatriyas dominated the lower caste. The peasants tilled the land which beling to the rulers of the temples.
Religion
It plays an important role in the life of the people of south India. Buddhism and Jainism not popular there. Hinduism was the most popular religion. Vedic sacrifices were quite common. Kanchipuranwas an important centres of studies of Sanskrit and religional languages Tamil.
Education
The temples of South India were not only the places of worship but also important centres of culture, administration and education, boarding and lodging of the students. Some temples emerged as cultural centres where fairs , contests and other cultural activities were organised.