The amara-nayaka system, under which military commanders were given territories to govern, was a major political feature of which state?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → The Vijayanagara Empire
The amara-nayakas of the Vijayanagara Empire were military commanders given territories by the raya. They collected taxes in their areas, kept a fixed force of horses and elephants that the king could call on, and sent tribute to the king every year.