INDIAN HISTORY

HISTORY

THE FIRST ONE

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For the first time in Indian History, the description of the State Administration was found for which among the following periods?
A
Gupta Period
B
Saatvahana Period
C
Maurya Period
D
Shunga Period
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Notes: For the first time in Indian History, the description of the State Administration was found for Mauryan period in the Arthashashtra of Kautilya . The Mauryan Empire was divided into four provinces with the imperial capital at Pataliputra.

Detailed explanation-2: -Mauryan administration was highly centralized. The Emperor was the supreme power and source of all authority. He was assisted by a Council of Ministers. It was called ‘Mantriparishad’.

Detailed explanation-3: -Village Administration Village was the smallest unit of polity and it was called Grama. The head of the grama was a Gramika.

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