GK
INDIAN HISTORY
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Question
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Which one of the following mentioned division of the Mauryan Society into seven classes?
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Ashoka’s Edicts
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Indica
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Kautilya’s Arthshastra
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Vishnu Purana
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The correct answer is the Indica of Megasthenes. The division of Maurya society into seven classes particularly mentioned in the Indica of Megasthenes.
Detailed explanation-2: -The Mauryan Empire was divided into four provinces with the imperial capital at Pataliputra. From Ashokan Edicts, the name of the four provincial capitals were Tosali (in the east), Ujjain in the west, Suvarnagiri (in the south), and Taxila (in the north).
Detailed explanation-3: -Megasthenes says Indians were divided into seven castes, with Brahmins, the smallest in number, being engaged by others to perform sacrifices, and Kshatriyas, among others.
Detailed explanation-4: -Chandragupta Maurya is founder of the Mauryan dynasty.
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