Ashoka the Emperor who gave up War - Chapter Wise CBSE Solved Question and Answer Based On NCERT
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Q1: Briefly describe the administration of the Mauryan Empire.
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The Mauryan empire was so large that different parts were ruled differently. The empire was divided into provinces with the imperial capital at Pataliputra. The area around Pataliputra was under the direct control of the emperor. Other areas or provinces were ruled from the provincial capitals such as Taxila and Ujjain.
For efficient administrative control over provinces following steps were taken -
The royal princes governed the provinces as king's representatives.
Officials were appointed to collect taxes from the people.
Mauryan empire had a large army and vast network of spies.
The Emperor supervised the whole administration with the help of the members of the royal family and senior ministers.
