Q. What was the main feature of Maurya dynasty in India?
Answer: Decentralization of administration
Notes: Decentralized government was the key feature of the Mauryan government. All the powers were concentrated in the hands of the emperor. Though he was the supreme authority of judiciary, civil and military administration, he wasn’t a complete autocrat and his authority was under some restraints.
Mauryans had a systematic bureaucracy to look after their vast empire. They recruited bureaucrats on the basis of ability and irrespective of caste, religion or sect.