INDIAN HISTORY

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Which one among the following statements about the land-system of post-Mauryan period is not true?
A
The person who brought the land under cultivation was the owner
B
The private individuals had limited right to alienation of land
C
The private individuals had absolute right over their land
D
There is no record to transfer of land non-religious purposes
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Answer: The post-Mauryan period saw the rule of the Indo-Greeks, Shakas, Pahlavas and the Kushanas in North India. This tells us that there was no central authority that could keep the country together at the face of foreign invasions.

Detailed explanation-2: -One of the most salient aspects of the post-Mauryan period was the growth of internal and external trade and commerce. There were two major internal land routes in ancient India: Uttarapatha: Connected eastern and northern parts of India with the north-western areas, and.

Detailed explanation-3: -Art and culture in the post Mauryan period was primarily with religious undertone. The two most important features that characterise art and architecture of this period are the construction of Stupas, and the development of regional schools of Sculpture. These topics remain a favorite of various examiners also.

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