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The level of excellence of the administration of the Maurya kingdom was ahead of time and still relevant in present India? Discuss.

Introduction

Mauryan kingdom (300-100 BCE) was characterized by some of the most influential rulers like Chandragupta I and Ashoka, who contributed immensely to advancing Mauryan administration.

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Characteristics of Mauryan Administration:

1Devolution of power => divided the empire at central, intermediate and local level => efficiency in governance.

2Diversification of portfolios eg. Samaharyaks => land revenue collector, Ahandhyaks => surplus and mining, Chikitsyaks => tolls => trade & commerce.

3The tax collection system was efficient and characterized by efficient tax compliance. => if found guilty of non-tax payment => have to pay 8x more.

4Use of work codes and inscriptions by Ashoka to communicate with the masses => eg. Sohagura inscription => ramin; Vandighaat inscription => uncut trade routes etc.

Relevance of Mauryan Administration:

573rd & 74th amendment => based on local self governance and principle of subsidiarity.

6Role of cabinet ministers => specialization of labour.

7The introduction of goods n services tax => to improve tax compliance.

8Use of technology => to discriminate information (IRT applications), E-LING portal etc.

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Through it, it can be said with certainty that Mauryan administration was ahead of its time and a lot can be learnt for present day urbanization & rural challenges.

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Conclusion

Through it, it can be said with certainty that Mauryan administration was ahead of its time and a lot can be learnt for present day urbanization & rural challenges.

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Ritika Chitlangia

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Modern Indian History

Maurya Kingdom

Administration

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analytical and comparative

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