Which one of the following statements about the 'Amara-Nayaka' system is not correct?

1. (a) The Amara-Nayaka system was a major political innovation of the Vijayanagara Empire.
2. (b) The Amara-Nayakas were military commanders who were given territories to govern by the Raya.
3. (c) The Amara-Nayakas collected taxes and retained part of the revenue for personal use and for maintaining their contingents.
4. (d) The territories held by the Amara-Nayakas were hereditary and were therefore non-transferrable.Correct answer

Answer: (d)