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
King Ashoka became Buddhist after he was horrified with the tyranny of Kalinga War. It was in:
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists :
List I - Officers
List II - Charges
(a)
Rajukas
1.
Religion
(b)
Pradesikas
2.
Secretar ies
(c)
Yuktas
3.
Revenue Collection and Police
(d)
Dharma Mahamatras
4.
District Judge
- Arrange the following departments/units of Janapada during Chandragupta Maurya period in from small to big:
A. Sthaniya
B. Dronamukha
C. Kharvatika
D. Sangrahan
Choose the correct answer from the options given below: With which field was 'Sangrahan' associated in the Mauryan administration?
The capital of the Mauryan Kingdom was located at __________.
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