Question

With reference to Mauryan administration, explain the following:
(a) Reforms introduced by Chandragupta Maurya.
(b) Changes brought about by Ashoka​

Answer 1

$\bf{a) \:Reforms \:introduced \:byChandragupta\:}$ $\bf{ Maurya\: - }$

• A four system of taxation as advised by the principles in arthashastra was followed.

• Chandragupta Maurya established a single currency across India.

• Agriculture has been the main occupation of the people and they paid taxes to government.

$\bf{b) \: Changes \:brought\: about\: by\: Ashoka\: -}$

• The lethal war with Kalinga transformed the vengeful Emperor Ashoka into a stable and peaceful emperor, and he became a patron of Buddhism.

• Nevertheless, his patronage led to the expansion of Buddhism in the Mauryan empire and other kingdoms during his rule, and worldwide from about 250 BCE.

Answer 2

Chandragupta Maurya established a single currency across India.

Agriculture has been the main occupation of the people and they paid taxes to government.

The lethal war with Kalinga transformed the vengeful Emperor Ashoka into a stable and peaceful emperor, and he became a patron of Buddhism.

Nevertheless, his patronage led to the expansion of Buddhism in the Mauryan empire and other kingdoms during his rule, and worldwide from about 250 BCE.