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In Mauryan administration, the high-ranking official known as 'Sannidhata' was primarily responsible for?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Collection of land revenue
  2. Chief Treasury Officer
  3. Military recruitment
  4. Head of the espionage department

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Chief Treasury Officer

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B) Chief Treasury Officer šŸ“š Explanation: The Sannidhata was the chief custodian of the state treasury and was responsible for the construction of storage houses for grain and other commodities. He worked in close coordination with the 'Samaharta', who was the chief collector of revenue. This centralized financial structure ensured that the Mauryan state maintained a massive surplus to fund its standing army.