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In which one of the following do we come across a detailed account of the municipal administration of the Mauryas?

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The Arthasastra of Kautilya
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The account of Megasthenese
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The Mudrarakshasa
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Mauryan inscriptions
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Solution

The correct option is B The account of Megasthenese
The Greek writer Megasthenes had given an detailed account of the municipal administration of the Mauryas. Megasthenes wrote an account of India and also that of Chandragupta’s reign in his book entitled “INDIKA”. This book is not at present available but most of its passages are found in the form of quotations in the writings of various Greek and Roman auth­ors.

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