Question

What was the function of the officer named Samaharta?

Answer 1

Explanation:

With the imperial capital at Pataliputra, the Mauryan Empire was split into four provinces. Tosali (in the east), Ujjain in the west, Suvarnagiri (in the south), and Taxila (in the north) are the names of the four provincial capitals from Ashokan edicts.

Between the administration centers there was a large area. Over roads and rivers, the rulers kept control of them. As roads and rivers are important for transportation and communication as well as resources available by taxes and tribute.

The function of Samaharta officer was majorly to collect the revenue, keep a record of income and expenditure and also prepare the annual budget.