INDIAN HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The Mauryan empire was divided into four provinces, each under a prince or member of the royal family (Kumara and Aryaputra) apart from the metropolitan area which was directly governed by the Emperor.

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: -The head of the provincial administration was the Kumara, or royal prince, who governed the provinces as the king’s representative, with the assistance of Mahamatyas, who were essentially regional prime ministers.

Detailed explanation-4: -Provincial Administration of the Maurya Empire: Royal princes or members of the royal family were appointed as governors of these provinces.

Detailed explanation-5: -The Mauryan Empire was divided into four provinces, each ruled by Kumara, who acted as a representative of the king. To defend the Mauryan Empire and instill stability and peace throughout the West and South Asia, Emperor Ashoka maintained a large standing army.