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Prepare a note on Perumal rule and its characteristics.

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The Nadus were under the Perumalswho ruled Kerala with their capital at Mahodayapuram (present Kodungaloor). All the 14 nadus from Kolathunadu in the north to the Venad in the south accepted the rule of the Perumal’s. It was during this period that a centralized rule came into being in Kerala for the first time. Rulers from Rajasekharan to Ramakulasekharan ruled during 800 -1122 CE with Mahodayapuram as their capital. Let us examine the characteristics of the rule of the Perumal’s.

  • Perumal’s had representatives called Koyiladhikarikal.
  • In the matters of administration, the Perumals were assisted by Naluthali, the council of Brahmins.
  • Perumal’s had a militia called Ayiram (Thousand).
  • Perumal’s levied taxes from the Nadus, Nagaras (Towns), Brahmin Gramas, Temples, etc.


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