How was the Mauryan administration designed and enumerate upon the first level of the administration?
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Explanation: the Mauryan Empire was divided into four provinces with the imperial capital at Pataliputra. From Ashokan Edicts, the name of the four provincial capitals were Tosali (in the east), Ujjain in the west, Suvarnagiri (in the south), and Taxila (in the north). At the centre of the structure was the king who had the power to enact laws. Kautilya advises the King to promulgate dharma when the social order based on the Varnas and Ashramas (stages in life) perishe
Answer: The Mauryan Empire was divided into four provinces with the imperial capital at Pataliputra. From Ashokan Edicts, the name of the four provincial capitals were Tosali (in the east), Ujjain in the west, Suvarnagiri (in the south), and Taxila (in the north). At the centre of the structure was the king who had the power to enact laws. Kautilya advises the King to promulgate dharma when the social order based on the Varnas and Ashramas (stages in life) perishes. Kings appointed officials to collect taxes from herders, farmers, traders and craftsmen etc. The king was the centre of administrative superstructure and the king used to select ministers and high officials. The kings were assisted by Mantriparishad (council of ministers) whose members included Mantriparishad Adhyaksha