INDIAN HISTORY

HISTORY

MISCELLENOUS QUESTIONS

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In Ashoka’s administration, Rajukas looked after
A
administration of justice
B
religious matters
C
collection of taxes
D
municipal administration
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -He ordered his high officials to do the same, besides attending to their normal duties; He called upon the administrative officers to be constantly aware of the happiness and sorrows of common people and to be prompt and fair in bringing justice.

Detailed explanation-2: -Notes: The rajukas worked in a judicial capacity as well as being revenue administrators. During asoka’s reign they were given increased judicial powers in the settlement of disputes.

Detailed explanation-3: -Rajjukas were the officers for land measurement and fixing their boundaries. They were also given power to punish the guilty and set free the innocents. The Mauryan Empire was divided into provinces.

Detailed explanation-4: -The administration was presided over by the emperor, who followed the established model established by Mauryan Kings prior to Ashoka. His kingdom was divided into Pradesha, or provinces, which in turn were divided into Vishyas and Janapadas, which in turn were divided into villages.

Detailed explanation-5: -Ashoka was able to rule over the vast and diverse Mauryan empire through a centralized policy of dharma that favoured peace and tolerance and that administered public works and social welfare. He likewise patronized the spread of Buddhism and art throughout the empire.

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