<P> The empire was divided into five main provinces ( Rajya ) , each under a commander ( Dandanayaka or Dandanatha ) and headed by a governor , often from the royal family , who used the native language for administrative purposes . A Rajya was divided into regions ( Vishaya Vente or Kottam ) and further divided into counties ( Sime or Nadu ) , themselves subdivided into municipalities ( Kampana or Sthala ) . Hereditary families ruled their respective territories and paid tribute to the empire , while some areas , such as Keladi and Madurai , came under the direct supervision of a commander . </P>
<P> The empire was divided into five main provinces ( Rajya ) , each under a commander ( Dandanayaka or Dandanatha ) and headed by a governor , often from the royal family , who used the native language for administrative purposes . A Rajya was divided into regions ( Vishaya Vente or Kottam ) and further divided into counties ( Sime or Nadu ) , themselves subdivided into municipalities ( Kampana or Sthala ) . Hereditary families ruled their respective territories and paid tribute to the empire , while some areas , such as Keladi and Madurai , came under the direct supervision of a commander . </P>
the provinces ' of the vijayanagara empire were called as
the provinces ' of the vijayanagara empire were called as
Rajya
Rajya