History · Vijayanagara Empire
With reference to the Ayagar (Ayyangar) system that operated at the village level under the Vijayanagara Empire, consider the following statements: I. The system institutionalised a group of village functionaries whose services were compensated mainly through shares in agricultural produce or land-based entitlements. II. It encompassed both supervisory officials and specialised service groups connected with crafts, irrigation management, and ritual functions. III. The gradual monetisation of the economy during the Vijayanagara period led to the uniform substitution of land-based rewards by cash salaries for all categories under this system. Which of the statements given above are correct?
- 1I, II and III
- 2I and III only
- 3II and III only
- 4I and II only✓
Correct answer
I and II only
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