Chola’s Contribution to Indian Administration

Abstract

Chola rulers were ruled South India for more than one thousand years. Emperors were supreme during the rule and as the Empire was vast, local administration was significantly emphasized. Land revenue, judiciary, local administration at villages and towns, etc were systematic during Chola period. The local administration was democratic as the representatives were elected by small boys through lot system. It is observed that, Chola administration has become foundation for modern democracy