Question

Choose the NOT correct statement from the options given below:

• A. The term “amara” is believed to be derived from the Sanskrit word “samara” and the Persian word “amir”.
• B. The amara-nayakas were military commanders who had no control over the territories given to them by the Rayas.
• C. The nayakas hastened the decline of Vijayanagara Empire in the seventeenth century.
• D. Some of the revenue collected was used to maintain temples and irrigation works by the Nayakas.

Hint:

Amara-Nayakas were similar to feudal lords. Remember: they collected revenue, maintained their own troops, and supported temple works. Focus on keywords like “territorial control” and “military chiefs.”

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

\begin{itemize} \item The Amara-Nayaka system was a major political innovation of the Vijayanagara Empire. \item Nayakas were military chiefs who were given control over territories (called amaram) and enjoyed considerable autonomy in administration. \item They collected taxes, maintained law and order, and even funded public works like temples and irrigation. \item Therefore, statement (2) is incorrect as it falsely claims they had no control over their territories. \end{itemize}