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Question
With reference to Mauryan administration, answer the following question:
Briefly describe the main features of civil and military administration under Mauryan rule.
Solution
Civil administration was divided into central and provincial governments with governors and the council of ministers. Chandragupta maintained a huge army consisting of infantry, cavalry, elephants, and chariots, etc.
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