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Which one of the following was not a characteristic of society in Mauryan times?

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Slavery

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Rigidity of Caste

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Prostitution

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Widow remarriage

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Solution

The correct option is A Slavery
According to Megasthenese, slavery did not exist during Mauryan era. Mauryan society as comprised of seven castes-philosophers, farmers, soldiers, herdsmen, artisans, magistrates and Councillors. The widows had a very honourable place in the society.

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