What does the term "Ur" refer to in the context of early South Indian villages?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. A village assembly or council.
In the context of the Chola administration and early South Indian history, the Ur was the local assembly or council of a village where land was held by commoners. It functioned as a primary administrative unit responsible for managing local affairs, including tax collection, maintaining water tanks, and resolving disputes.
While the Sabha was an assembly of Brahmin landowners (Agraharas), the Ur was a more general assembly found in non-Brahminical settlements, playing a crucial role in self-governance at the grassroots level.