Q. Consider the following statements regarding Mauryan administration: - Key cities such as Pataliputra, Ujjain, and Taxila were under the direct control of the emperor.
- Officials were appointed to collect tax.
- People living in the forest areas were more or less independent.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Answer:
Only 2 and 3
Notes: During the Mauryan Empire, the cities such as Pataliputra were directly ruled by the Emperor, and officials were appointed for tax collection. However, places like Ujjain and Taxila were provincial capitals ruled as per local customs, hence the statement 1 is incorrect. People residing in forest areas were fairly independent but still had to provide certain materials to officials. Therefore, options 2 and 3 are correct.