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UPSC History The Mourya Empire Question Bank Post Maurya Period

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    The head of a district (Ahara), the principal coordinator of the revenue and the officer incharge of general and military functions in his jurisdiction during Mauryan Empire was known as                            [NDA 2008-II]

    A)  Krori

    B)  Rajuka

    C)  Foujdar

    D)  Chirastadar

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

    In District administration each district was administered by 3 Officers viz. Pradeshika, Rajuka, & Yukta. Pradeshika was senior and Rajuka was subordinate. Yukta was subordinate to both of them. The district administration was under the charge of Rajukas, whose position and functions are similar to modem collectors. He was assisted by Yuktas or subordinate officials. The rajjuka was responsible for surveying and assessing the land, fixing its rent and record keeping besides judicial functions.


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