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प्रश्न
Name the two literary sources of the Mauryan period. What do they tell us about the administration of the Mauryas?
उत्तर
Chanakya‘s Arlhashastra tells us about how to govern an empire and describes the administration of the Mauryas. Megasthenes’s Irtdika tells us about the political, social and economic condition of people during this period, The highest functionaries were minister (Mantri), chief priest (Purohita), military commander (Senapati) and crown-prince (Yuvaraja). The king appointed 27 superintendents.
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How many committees were set up for the administration of Pataliputra? Name any three departments that were looked after by these committees
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Pataliputra was a magnificent walled city.
Textbook keyword: Viharas
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Mention the main features of Mauryan administration with reference to committees.
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- Board of 40 members divided into eight committees. Each had 5 members to manage the administration of the city.
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What do you about the Lomas Rishi cave, Barabar?
