Which of the following was / were the administrative units in Vijayanagar kingdom?MandalamsNadusSthalasGramasSelect the correct option from the codes given below:

• A. 1, 2, 3 & 4
• B. Only 2, 3 & 4
• C. Only 1, 2 & 3
• D. Only 1, 3 & 4

Answer: (A)

The kingdom was divided into different administrative units during the rule of the Vijayanagar empire in southern India which ruled from 1336 CE to 1672 CE. These administrative units were called Mandalams, Nadus, Sthalas, and Gramas.