With reference to the Amaranayakas system of Vijayanagara, consider the following statements:
1. The Amara-nayakas were military commanders who were given territories to govern by the Raya.
2. They retained part of the revenue for personal use and for maintaining a stipulated contingent of horses and elephants.
3. The Amara-nayakas sent tribute to the king annually and personally appeared in the royal court with gifts to express their loyalty.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
1
1 and 2 only
2
2 and 3 only
3
1 and 3 only
4
1, 2 and 3