Describe the administrative system of the Chalukyas.

The earliest dynasty is known as “Badami Chalukyas” ruled from Vatapi. They had a very efficient administrative system. The Chalukya king was always actively involved and he was the highest authority in the state. There was a council of ministers to advise king in internal and also in external matters. The kingdom was divided into districts called vishaya and the vishayadhipati used to look after it. Ther were different judicial, administrative and military departments. The village was the smallest unit of the administration. The village leaders looked after the village accounts.