With reference to Indian history, who among the following were known as “ Palaiyagar”?
(a) Persian scribes
(b) Tillers of the land
(c) Calligraphists
(d) Local military chieftains

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With reference to Indian history, who among the following were known as &ldquo; Palaiyagar&rdquo;?
(a) Persian scribes
(b) Tillers of the land
(c) Calligraphists
(d) Local military chieftains

ONLiNE UPSC · Accepted Answer

The Palaiyagar (Palegars or Nayaks) were local military chiefs under the Vijayanagara Empire, who were granted amaram (territories) in exchange for maintaining a fixed number of soldiers, horses, and elephants for the state. They also had to pay revenue to the central administration.

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With reference to Indian history, who among the following were known as “ Palaiyagar”? (a) Persian scribes (b) Tillers of the land (c) Calligraphists (d) Local military chieftains