[Ancient History - One Liner]*Chapter 8. The Mauryas Administration

 

[Ancient History - One Liner]*Chapter 8. The Mauryas Administration

One Liner of Ancient History - The Mauryas Administration

The Role of the King and Council

Que. Who was the founder of the Mauryan Empire?

Ans. Chandragupta Maurya.

Que. What type of government characterized the Mauryan Empire?

Ans. Centralized monarchy.

Que. Who advocated for checks and balances in the Mauryan monarchy?

Ans. Kautilya.

Que. What was the council of ministers that assisted the king called?

Ans. Mantriparishad.

Que. What was the role of the Amatyas in the Mauryan administration?

Ans. Carried out day-to-day administration.

Que. Who were the officials appointed by Ashoka to oversee Dhamma?

Ans. Dharma Mahamatras.

Que. What was a key feature of the Mauryan administrative system?

Ans. Well-organized and efficient.

Que. What did the centralized authority, Mantriparishad, and civil service ensure?

Ans. Effective governance and welfare of the people.

Que. What continues to be influenced by the Mauryan administrative system in modern India?

Ans. Political and administrative structures.

The Mauryan Revenue Department

Que. Who headed the Mauryan revenue department?

Ans. Samharta.

Que. What was a crucial responsibility of the revenue department?

Ans. Collecting and managing the empire's revenue.

Que. What was a major source of revenue for the Mauryan Empire?

Ans. Land revenue.

Que. Name another source of revenue for the Mauryans.

Ans. Customs.

Que. What kind of tax was levied on shops?

Ans. Shop tax.

Que. What tax was related to water transport?

Ans. Ferry tax.

Que. What was revenue generated from natural resources considered?

Ans. A source of income.

Que. What required payment to the state?

Ans. Licenses.

Que. What was a form of monetary penalty contributing to revenue?

Ans. Fines.

Que. Where did the Mauryan revenue expenditure go towards?

Ans. Royal household.

Que. What was another area of expenditure for the Mauryan revenue?

Ans. Army.

Que. Were government servants paid from the revenue?

Ans. Yes.

Que. What kind of infrastructure was funded by the revenue?

Ans. Public works.

Que. Was poor relief a part of the Mauryan expenditure?

Ans. Yes.

Que. Did religious activities receive funding from the revenue?

Ans. Yes.

Que. What did effective revenue collection ensure for the empire?

Ans. Prosperity.

The Mauryan Army

Que. Who was the commander of the Mauryan army?

Ans. Senapati.

Que. How were soldiers in the Mauryan army paid?

Ans. In cash based on rank.

Que. What was a key component of the Mauryan army?

Ans. Infantry.

Que. Name another division of the Mauryan army.

Ans. Cavalry.

Que. Were elephants part of the Mauryan military force?

Ans. Yes.

Que. What type of vehicles were used in the Mauryan army?

Ans. Chariots.

Que. Did the Mauryans have a naval force?

Ans. Yes.

Que. What supported the Mauryan army's logistics?

Ans. Transport and supply.

Que. How many wings was the Mauryan army divided into?

Ans. Six.

Que. Who controlled these wings of the army?

Ans. Adyaksha.

Que. How many administrative boards oversaw the Mauryan army?

Ans. Six.

Que. What contributed to the Mauryan army's success?

Ans. Efficient administration and advanced military technology.

The Mauryan Department of Commerce and Industry

Que. What was a key responsibility of the Department of Commerce and Industry?

Ans. Price Control.

Que. Who oversaw the supply chains in this department?

Ans. Adyakshas.

Que. What did the Mauryan administration regulate regarding trade?

Ans. Weights and measures.

Que. What type of duties were levied on goods entering or leaving the empire?

Ans. Customs duties.

Que. What did this department contribute to the Mauryan economy?

Ans. Prosperity and stability.

Que. What did the department ensure regarding trade practices?

Ans. Fair trade practices.

Que. What did the department promote within the empire?

Ans. Economic growth.

The Mauryan Judicial and Police Systems

Que. What type of courts existed in the Mauryan Empire?

Ans. Civil and criminal courts.

Que. Who was the Chief Justice in the Mauryan judicial system?

Ans. Dharmathikarin.

Que. Where else were subordinate courts located?

Ans. Provincial capitals and districts.

Que. What was a type of punishment in the Mauryan judicial system?

Ans. Fines.

Que. Were police stations established in important centers?

Ans. Yes.

Que. Who emphasized the importance of effective policing?

Ans. Kautilya and Asoka.