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Q. What was the governor of the Mandalam called during the rule of the Vijayanagar empire?
Answer: Nayak
Notes: The Vijayanagar kingdom (1336-1672 CE) was divided into Mandalams, Nadus, Sthalas, and Gramas. Governors, called Mandaleswara or Nayaks, were military commanders granted land under the Nayankara system. This decentralized governance enhanced military strength and administrative efficiency, with Nayaks also supporting temple patronage and cultural development.
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