Question

What was the most important feature of the Mauryan Administration?

• A. Wide powers enjoyed by the provincial governors
• B. The presence of a 'council of ministers'
• C. The presence of vast, numerous powers of the bureaucracy
• D. An extensive network of spy-system

Answer 1

The correct option is C The presence of vast, numerous powers of the bureaucracy

The most important feature of the Mauryan administration was the presence of vast, numerous powers of the bureaucracy. Mauryan administration was highly organised. The detailed work of administration was divided among various departments, and managed by a systematic and highly organised bureaucracy. Mauryan bureaucracy was hierarchical and pyramidal and the highest functionaries was the mantrin, purohita, senāpati and yuvarāja.