What was the term for land revenue in the Chola kingdom?
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Explanation
Kadamai -
Tax System in the Chola Empire
Chola inscriptions (especially the Uttaramerur inscriptions) mention over 400 different types of taxes. Key terms related to land revenue and labor are given below:
Kadamai: This was the main land revenue that farmers had to pay to the government. It was also called 'Irai'.
Vetti: This was a form of forced labor. In this, taxes were paid not in cash but in the form of free labor.
Kudimai: This referred to the duties or taxes paid by members of the rural community to local officials or landlords.
Some other important facts about Chola administration:
Revenue Administration: The Chola kings had land carefully surveyed and classified. The revenue department was called 'Puravuvaritinakkalam'.
Tax Base: Generally, one-third of the produce was taken as tax.
Other taxes: Taxes on houses (manai-irai), taxes on cattle and taxes on occupations were also prevalent.