HISTORY
ANCIENT INDIA
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Question
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The roads promoted trade.
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The roads helped warriors fight
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The roads helped move farms
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The roads didn’t help because potholes formed.
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Detailed explanation-1: -Mauryan period-Trade route The north-south-west route (from Sravasti to Pratisthana), the north-south-east route (from Sravasti to Rajagriha), and the east-west route (which followed the Ganges and Yamuna river courses) were all important internal trade routes.
Detailed explanation-2: -Trade and Economic Life of Mauryan Empire The main exports included spices, pearls, diamonds, ivory products, and other goods. Major imports were horses, glass, linen, and other things. The Kautilya Arthasastra firmly supports government regulation and control of commerce.
Detailed explanation-3: -Why was control of roads and rivers considered important during the Mauryan Age? Answer: The Mauryas tried to control roads and rivers. These were important for transport w and to collect whatever resources were available as tax and tribute.