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How did Rudramadevi manage to remain in power?

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  1. Describe how she faced resistance from the chiefs.
  2. Explain the solution she came up with – Nayankara System
Solution:
  • During her reign, she faced a lot of revolts from the chiefs that were appointed by her father.
  • In order to subdue these chiefs, she and her grandson Prataparudra came up with the Nayankara system.
  • Under this system, she appointed skilled warriors who had no connection with powerful families like Nayakas.
  • These Nayakas used to maintain their personal armies and used to help Rudramadevi in times of attacks.

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