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Question

Who looked after markets and checked wrong practices in the Maurya empire?

The correct answer is

Samsthadhyaksha

The Samsthadhyaksha was the official in charge of markets during the Maurya empire, responsible for regulating trade and inspecting weights and measures.

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Important Questions from Mauryan polity

  1. According to Kautilya's Arthashastra, the Commanding Officer of the cavalry in the Mauryan administration was known as:

  2. The most important event of Ashoka's reign, was the victory of Kalinga, ______ in the modern era, which proved to be an important change in his life.

  3. Mauryas economy is based on -

    (A). Agricultural output

    (B). Smithing industry

    (C). Textile indusry

    (D). Paper technology

    (E). Excavation of tanks

    Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  4. Match List I and List II

    List I

    List II

    (A)

    Sandhi

    (I)

    Neutrality

    (B)

    Asana

    (II)

    Making preparation for attack without actually declaring war

    (C)

    Samsvaya

    (III)

    Seeking the protection of another

    (D)

    Yana

    (IV)

    Treaty of peace or alliance 

    Choose the correct answer from the options given below: 
  5. Brahmi is an ancient

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