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GS History Modern India
Q.

The Amara-nayaka system was a major political innovation of the Vijayanagara Empire. The Amara- nayakas were-

Explanation:
  • Amara-nayakas collected taxes and other dues from peasants, craftsperson’s and traders in the area.
  • They retained part of the revenue for personal use and for maintaining a stipulated contingent of horses and elephants. These contingents provided the Vijayanagara kings with an effective fighting force with which they brought the entire southern peninsula under their control.
  • The amara-nayakas sent tribute to the king annually and personally appeared in the royal court with gifts to express their loyalty.

Thus, Option A is Correct.

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