The city administration of Patliputra, according to Megasthenes, was conducted by six committees of ______ members each.
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Correct answer: C
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Option 3: 5
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The Greek ambassador Megasthenes provided a detailed account of the municipal administration of Pataliputra in his famous book, ‘Indica’. According to him, the city administration was managed by a council of 30 members, which was divided into 6 committees. Each committee consisted of 5 members. These committees oversaw various functions such as trade, industry, the welfare of foreign citizens, the registration of births and deaths, etc. This system reflects the high organizational capacity and efficiency of the Mauryan administration.
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