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The Mauryan Empire — History & Civics STD 9 — Question

ICSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 9History & CivicsThe Mauryan Empire2 Marks
Question
With reference to Mauryan administration, answer the following question:
Briefly describe the main features of civil and military administration under Mauryan rule.
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Answer

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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