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Which Mauryan official was in charge of the municipal administration of Pataliputra?

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

Answer options

  1. Nagarka
  2. Samaharta
  3. Sannidhata
  4. Paura-Vyavaharika

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Nagarka

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: A) Nagarka šŸ“š Explanation: According to Megasthenes and Kautilya, the municipal administration of the capital, Pataliputra, was managed by an officer called the Nagarka. He was assisted by six committees, each consisting of five members, totaling thirty officials. They managed public works, sanitation, and the registration of births and deaths.