The famous local self-government system, characterized by autonomous village assemblies (Ur and Sabha), was a distinguishing hallmark of which medieval South Indian dynasty? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The famous local self-government system, characterized by autonomous village assemblies (Ur and Sabha), was a distinguishing hallmark of which medieval South Indian dynasty?
A. The Chalukyas
B. The Hoysalas
C. The Cheras
D. The Cholas
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
The Chola administration is highly celebrated for its advanced system of local self-government at the village level, meticulously detailed in the Uttaramerur inscriptions.

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The 'Red Fort' in Delhi has a 'Diwan-i-Am' and 'Diwan-i-Khas'. They were used for:
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