With reference to the city administration of Mauryan Empire, consider the following statements.
a) Megasthenes put light on the Mauryan city administration.
b) The city council was divided into six committees.
c) City administration was well planned.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. a, b, c.
All three statements are correct reg arding the city administration of the Mauryan Empire:
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Megasthenes, a Greek ambassador at Chandragupta Maurya's court, provided valuable insights into the city administration, especially in his work “Indica.”
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He described that the city council was organized into six committees, each responsible for different civic functions such as trade, sanitation, and public welfare.
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The city administration was highly organized and well-planned, reflecting the efficiency and structure of Mauryan governance, particularly in cities like Pataliputra.