Who among the following usually led the provincial…

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Who among the following usually led the provincial administration under the Mauryas?

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Who among the following usually led the provincial administration under the Mauryas?

  1. Samaharta
  2. Kumara — Correct Answer
  3. Dandapala
  4. Prashasti
Explanation:

Provincial Administration under the Mauryas:

  • The Mauryan Empire was divided into several provinces (Chakras).
  • These provinces were usually governed by royal princes, who were known as Kumaras or Aryaputras.
  • They acted as viceroys or governors and were assisted by a council of ministers (Mahamatras).
  • Samaharta was the collector-general of revenue, not the head of a province.

प्रश्न एवं उत्तर (हिंदी)

निम्नलिखित में से कौन आमतौर पर मौर्यों के अधीन प्रांतीय प्रशासन का नेतृत्व करता था?

  1. समाहर्ता
  2. कुमार — सही उत्तर
  3. दंडपाल
  4. प्रशास्ति
स्पष्टीकरण:

मौर्यों के अधीन प्रांतीय प्रशासन:

  • मौर्य साम्राज्य कई प्रांतों (चक्र) में विभाजित था।
  • इन प्रांतों का शासन आमतौर पर शाही राजकुमारों द्वारा किया जाता था, जिन्हें कुमार या आर्यपुत्र कहा जाता था।
  • वे वायसराय या गवर्नर के रूप में कार्य करते थे और उन्हें मंत्रियों की एक परिषद (महामात्र) द्वारा सहायता प्रदान की जाती थी।
  • समाहर्ता राजस्व का मुख्य संग्रहकर्ता होता था, न कि प्रांत का प्रमुख।

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