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Which of the following kingdoms was divided into…
Question & Answer (English)
Which of the following kingdoms was divided into subdivisions called Aharas or Rashtras that meant districts?
- Satavahana — Correct Answer
- Kushana
- Parthian
- Shaka
Explanation:
Correct Answer: Satavahana
Explanation:
- The Satavahana administration retained many features of the Mauryan administration.
- Their kingdom was divided into administrative units called 'Aharas' or 'Rashtras', which corresponded to modern-day districts.
- Officials known as 'Amatyas' or 'Mahamatras' were typically in charge of these Aharas.
- Below the Aharas were villages (Gramas), headed by a 'Gramika'.
प्रश्न एवं उत्तर (हिंदी)
निम्नलिखित में से किस साम्राज्य को 'आहार' (Aharas) या 'राष्ट्र' (Rashtras) नामक उपखंडों में विभाजित किया गया था, जिसका अर्थ जिला होता था?
- सातवाहन — सही उत्तर
- कुषाण
- पार्थियन
- शक
स्पष्टीकरण:
सही उत्तर: सातवाहन
व्याख्या:
- सातवाहन वंश के प्रशासन में राज्य को छोटे-छोटे हिस्सों में बांटा गया था ताकि शासन अच्छे से चलाया जा सके।
- इन हिस्सों या जिलों को 'आहार' या 'राष्ट्र' कहा जाता था।
- इन जिलों की देखरेख करने वाले अधिकारियों को 'अमात्य' कहा जाता था।
- यह व्यवस्था काफी हद तक पुराने मौर्य प्रशासन जैसी ही थी।
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