UPSC History The Mourya Empire Question Bank Maurya Period

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    Which of the following sources gives a detailed account of city administration of the Mauryas?

    A)  Kautilya's Arthashastra

    B)  Megasthanese's Indica

    C)  Mudrarakshasa of Vishakhadutta

    D)  Inscription of Ashoka

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

    Megasthenes stayed at Pataliputra for about five years. He wrote a book called Indica in which thegave a detailed account of his observations of Mauryan government and social life. Kautilya's Arthasashtra is magnificent work on ancient political thought which was undoubtedly composed between 3rd-2nd Century B.C.


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