The purpose of this research paper is to provide an overview of how the Cholas, a Tamil dynasty that controlled much of southern India between the 10th and the 13th centuries, established a system of centralized govt.(government) and a disciplined bureaucracy during that time. The Chola empire may be considered the pinnacle of south Indian history. There is no doubt that the establishment of local self-govt .by the cholas in medieval India was one of the most important elements of the Indian state and also in modern India it played a crucial role. This paper will examine the importance of local self-govt. and also its application In India. Furthermore, in this piece of research, the question will be raised as to whether local self-govt. of this kind exists in India to this day.
