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Under Mauryan administration, the officer 'Rajuka' was primarily responsible for which sector?

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

Answer options

  1. Military recruitment
  2. Espionage and intelligence
  3. Revenue collection and justice
  4. Royal household management

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Revenue collection and justice

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: C) Revenue collection and justice šŸ“š Explanation: The 'Rajukas' were high-ranking provincial officers appointed by Ashoka to manage the rural administration and dispense justice in the countryside. They were initially surveyors (land measurers) but were later granted judicial powers to ensure uniform punishment and reward systems. Their role was crucial in maintaining Ashoka's policy of 'Dhamma' and providing a direct link between the central authority and the rural subjects.