Question

Describe the major characteristics of administration in the Maurya period. OR
" Samudragupta is known as the Napoleon of India." Explain this statement.

Answer 1

Samudragupta (335-375 AD) of the Gupta dynasty is known as the Napoleon of India. Historian A V Smith called him so because of his great military conquests known from the 'Prayag Prashati' written by his courtier and poet Harisena, who also describes him as the hero of a hundred battles.

Answer 2

The following are the major characteristics of administration in the Maurya period:

• During the Maurya period, the empire was divided into four large divisions for the sake of convenience of administration.

• These divisions were looked after by the heirs of the Emperor and some responsible ministers that were appointed directly by the Emperor.

• There was an apparent hierarchy of officers that followed the orders of the ministers and carried out the administration at the local level.

• The expenses of administration were drawn from the revenue generated after collecting taxes from the common public.

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