Question

what was the condition of the lower classes of the society during the Mauryan rule​

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Answer 2

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Megasthenese mentioned that during this period, the society was comprising seven castes, namely −

• Philosophers,
• Farmers,
• Soldiers,
• Herdsmen,
• Artisans,
• Magistrates
• Councilors
• Megasthenese, however, failed to comprehend the Indian society properly and confused among the terms jati, Varna, and the occupation.
• Chaturvarna system continued to govern the society.
• The urban way of life developed and the craftsmen enjoyed a high place in the society.
• Teaching continued to be the main job of the Brahmans.
• Buddhist monasteries were developed as important educational institutions. Taxila, Ujjayini, and Varanasi were famous educational centers.
• Technical education was generally provided through guilds, where pupils learnt the crafts from the early age.
• The joint family system was the norm in the domestic life.
• A married woman had her own property in the form of bride-gift (stree-dhana).
• The widows had given respect in the society. All stree-dhana (bride-gift and jewelry) belongs to her. Offences against women were severely dealt with.
• Kautilya also laid down penalties against officials, in charge of workshops and prisons who misbehaved with women.
• Megasthenese mentioned that slavery did not exist in India.