What was the main reason for the creation of provincial capitals in the Mauryan empire?

To fulfill the demands of the people

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To please the important people of the kingdom

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To achieve administrative efficiency

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To accommodate the provinces of all the princes in the adjacent kingdoms

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Solution

The correct option is C To achieve administrative efficiency
Provincial capitals were mainly created for administrative efficiency. Since, the empire was so large, it was difficult to monitor the entire kingdom from a single capital. So, provincial capitals, each with a governor who assisted the king in an efficient administration.

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