Question
With reference to Provincial Governments under the Mauryan rule, answer the following question:
How was the provincial administration run?

Answer

The Head of the province was called ‘ Kumar’ or ‘ Aryaputra’, who were assisted by the Governors (Mahamatras). Besides this ‘Pradeshika’ (tax-collector), Rajuka (revenue officer), and Yukta (treasurer), etc. were other helpers.

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