What was the top-grade officers of the army called during the rule of the Vijayanagar kingdom?1) Nayaks2) Palaiyagars3) PoligarsSelect the correct option from the codes given below:

• A. Only 1 & 2
• B. Only 1
• C. Only 2 & 3
• D. 1, 2 & 3

Answer: (D)

The important characteristics of the Vijayanagar administration was the Amara-Nayaka system. The top-grade officers of the army were known as Nayaks or Palaiyagars or Poligars. These officers were granted land in lieu of their services.