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What record does megathenes give about emperor chandragupta maurya

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Megasthenes was the ambassador of Seleucus in the court of Chandragupta Maurya. He left records of the economy, administration and judicial system of the Mauryan empire under Chandragupta Maurya.

According to Megasthenes, the Mauryan economy was rich in agriculture and at least two crops were grown everywhere every year. The administration was efficient and the judicial system was strict on criminals.

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