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Discuss the administration of the state during the Pandyan times.
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The administration of the state during the Pandyan times represents an important stage in the development of political institutions in South India. The Pandyan kingdom, with its centre in Madurai, was one of the ancient Tamil kingdoms. Its political system combined a strong monarchy with local administrative institutions and traditional social practices. The king occupied the highest position in the state, while ministers, military officers, provincial governors, local assemblies and village officials assisted him in governing the kingdom. The king was the supreme authority in the Pandyan state. He was regarded as the protector of the people and the guardian of justice. Administration, legislation, military affairs and foreign relations were largely centred on the king. The succession to the throne was generally hereditary, although political conflicts among members of the royal family sometimes affected the transfer of power. The king maintained a court at the capital and was assisted by officials and advisers in the discharge of his responsibilities. The Pandyan king was assisted by a group of ministers and high officials. They advised the ruler on matters of administration, revenue, justice, military affairs and diplomacy. Important officers were appointed to supervise different departments of the state. The royal court also played an important role in the functioning of government. Officials were expected to maintain law and order, collect taxes and implement the decisions of the king in different parts of the kingdom. The kingdom was divided into different administrative units for effective governance. The larger territorial divisions were placed under officials or members of the ruling family who acted on behalf of the king. These divisions were further divided into smaller units and villages. Such a system enabled the central authority to maintain control over distant areas while allowing local officials to deal with day-to-day administrative matters. The degree of central control could, however, vary according to the strength of individual rulers and the geographical character of the kingdom. The village was the basic unit of administration. Local communities played an important role in managing village affairs. Village officials and assemblies dealt with
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