Which among the follwing places was the provincial capital nearest to the main capital of the Mauryan Empire?
A
Ujjain
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B
Takshashila
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C
Pataliputra
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D
Suvarnagiri
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Solution
The correct option is A Ujjain Pataliputra was the capital city of the Mauryan empire and was under the direct rule of the emperor. Ujjain was the provincial capital closest to Pataliputra.