Chola capital
- Tanjore (modern-day Thanjavur) served as the Chola capital during various periods of Chola rule.
- It was a significant cultural and administrative center in the Chola Empire, known for its temples and architectural marvels.
The Chola Empire had a centralized administrative structure.
- The Chola Empire had a centralized administrative structure, where the king held significant power and authority over the entire empire.
- The king was the highest authority in the administration, and various officials and ministers assisted in governing the empire.
- The centralized nature of the Chola administration allowed for efficient governance and the collection of revenue.
The royal emblem of Cholas
- The royal emblem of Chola kings was the Tiger.
- The tiger was a symbol of power and strength associated with Chola rulers.
- This emblem was often depicted on Chola coins, inscriptions, and other royal insignia.
Primary source of revenue
- While customs and tolls were indeed sources of revenue for the Chola government, the primary source of revenue was the collection of one-sixth of the land's produce as a tax.
- The Cholas had a well-organized land revenue system. The basic idea was that a portion of the agricultural produce from the land was collected as tax.
