Question

By the middle of the tenth century, the landed magnates emerged in the Kaveri delta and outside in a big way. Which one of the following was NOT a title borne by them?

• A. Udaiyan
• B. Velam
• C. Ajnapati
• D. Araiyan

Hint:

Study the evolution of landholding patterns to understand regional administrative terminologies.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Ajnapati is not recorded as a title of landed magnates in the Kaveri delta. Titles like Udaiyan, Velam, and Araiyan indicate the feudal structure that emerged in medieval South India.