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Q: How many members were entrusted with the responsibility of administrative work of the Maurya Army?
  • A. 20
  • B. 25
  • C. 30
  • D. 35
Correct Answer: Option C - The Maurya administration was known for maintaining a huge army. Roman author pliny mentions that Chandragupta Maurya had 9,000 elephants, 30 thousand cavalry and 6 lakh infantry. According to Megasthenes, the administrative functions of the mauryan army were entrusted to 30 members who were responsible for the administration of the armed force.
C. The Maurya administration was known for maintaining a huge army. Roman author pliny mentions that Chandragupta Maurya had 9,000 elephants, 30 thousand cavalry and 6 lakh infantry. According to Megasthenes, the administrative functions of the mauryan army were entrusted to 30 members who were responsible for the administration of the armed force.

Explanations:

The Maurya administration was known for maintaining a huge army. Roman author pliny mentions that Chandragupta Maurya had 9,000 elephants, 30 thousand cavalry and 6 lakh infantry. According to Megasthenes, the administrative functions of the mauryan army were entrusted to 30 members who were responsible for the administration of the armed force.