Why were provinces important in Mauryan administration?
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Correct answer: To make governance of a vast empire easier
The Mauryan Empire covered a very large and diverse territory. Dividing it into provinces allowed the central authority to supervise distant areas through officials, collect revenue, maintain order and communicate royal policies. Provincial administration did not exist for poetry, market closure or deciphering the Indus script, so A explains its practical importance.
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To make governance of a vast empire easier
Why is this the correct answer?
The Mauryan Empire covered a very large and diverse territory. Dividing it into provinces allowed the central authority to supervise distant areas through officials, collect revenue, maintain order and communicate royal policies. Provincial administration did not exist for poetry, market closure or deciphering the Indus script, so A explains its practical importance.
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This is a Class 11 History question. Chapter: Writing and City Life.
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