The village servants or functionaries, who constituted of groups of families in Vijayanagar empire, were called __________.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. ayagars.
In the Vijayanagar Empire, ayagars were village servants or functionaries, often organized in groups of families, responsible for local administration, tax collection, and maintenance of law and order in villages. They played a key role in connecting the central authority with rural areas, ensuring the smooth functioning of revenue and administrative systems.
Other options:
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Amaranayakas: Military chiefs or landlords granted land in return for service.
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Vellalars: Land-owning agricultural community in Tamil regions.
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Nayakas: Military governors or chieftains in the Vijayanagar administrative system.