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Which one of the following officials was not a part of the Mauryan administration?1. Yukta2. Pradeshika3. Rajuka4. Agraharika

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 4 : Agraharika

The correct answer is Agraharika.

  • During the Post-Maurya and the Gupta periods, Agraharika were in charge of the Agraharas, i.e., settlements dedicated to Brahmins.

Thus, we can say thatAgraharikawas not a part of the Mauryan administration.

Officials of the Mauryan administration:

  • Yukta was the officer in charge of the revenues of the king.
    • The Mauryan Empire was divided into provinces.
  • The Pradeshika was the head of district administration.
    • He used to tour the entire district every five years to inspect the administration of areas under his control.
    • A group of officials worked in each district under him. Gramika was the head of the village.
    • He was the provincial governor.
  • Rajjukas were the officers for land measurement and fixing their boundaries.
    • They were also given the power to punish the guilty and set free the innocents.


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