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Which of the following statements correctly describes a characteristic feature of the Vijayanagara administration?

1. Land revenue was collected exclusively in cash across the empire.
2. The empire was divided into provinces known as ‘Mandalam’ governed by Nayakas.
3. The capital city had no fortification walls for defence.
4. Trade with foreign merchants was completely prohibited.

Correct answer: The empire was divided into provinces known as ‘Mandalam’ governed by Nayakas.

Solution

Vijayanagara administration had a structured territorial system, and regional units were governed by Nayakas. The other statements are incorrect because the empire had fortifications, trade was active, and revenue collection was not exclusively cash-based.

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