INDIAN HISTORY

HISTORY

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The Mauryan state had the monopoly over which of the following sectors?
A
Mining and Metallurgy
B
Coins and currency
C
Armaments and shipbuilding
D
All the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The state had monopoly over coinage, mining, salt production, arms manufacture, and boat building. Was this answer helpful?

Detailed explanation-2: -The smallest unit of administration was the village. Head of a village: Gramika Villages had a lot of autonomy.

Detailed explanation-3: -Mauryan period-Trade Spices, pearls, gems, cotton textiles, ivory works, conch shells, and other items were the principal exports. Horses, gold, glass, linen, and other items were among the most common imports. The trade balance was heavily skewed in India’s favour.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Mauryas were a dynasty consisting of three important rulers-Chandragupta, his son Bindusara, and Bindusara’s son Ashoka.

Detailed explanation-5: -The provincial government of Mauryan Empire was divided into four provinces of Ujjain, Taxila, Magadha and Swarnagiri.

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