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Question
Explain the administrative structure of Mauryan empire.
Solution
The following describes the Maurya Empire's administrative structure:
- The Mauryan government had a very centralised structure. The Emperor held absolute power and was at the head of all power.
- He received help from a Council of Ministers. It had the moniker "Mantriparishad." The ministers were referred to as "mantris". A "mantriparishad-adhyakshya," or contemporary prime minister, presided over the council.
- Numerous adhyakshyas for trade, warehouses, gold, ships, agriculture, cows, horses, cities, chariots, mint, soldiers, etc. were mentioned in the Arthashastra.
- Sales tax collection, foreigners, industries, trade, manufacturing, and the registration of births and deaths fell under the purview of the administration.
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