INDIAN HISTORY

HISTORY

MISCELLENOUS QUESTIONS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Who of the following officers were charged with superintendence of women?
A
Antahpur-adhyakshas
B
Dhamma-mahamattas
C
Anta-mahamattas
D
Ithijhakha-mahamattas
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Solutions for Which one of the following officers were charged with superintendence of women? a)Ithijhakha-mahamattasb)Anta-mahamattasc)Antaphus-adhyakshasd)Dhamma-mahamattasCorrect answer is option ‘A’.

Detailed explanation-2: -role in Mauryan Empire …of officials known as the dhamma-mahamattas, who served the dual function of propagating the dhamma and keeping the emperor in touch with public opinion.

Detailed explanation-3: -Ashoka appointed officials known as Dhamma Mahamatta. They travelled to different places in the empire and preached Dhamma to the subjects. Q. The judiciary’s role is to uphold the law and to punish those who break the law.

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