A land holding system for warriors
The Nayankara system was a unique political feature of the Vijaynagar Empire, which assigned territorial revenue rights, also known as amaram, to military chiefs or warriors. These warriors held the title of Nayaka or Amaranayaka. It derived its name from "Nayaka", an ancient Sanskrit term indicating a person of importance, particularly in the military. This system greatly relied on Telugu Nayakas, which significantly bolstered the strength of the empire.
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