History Mauryan Empire

Q. In which one of the following do we come across a detailed account of the municipal administration of Mauryas?

A
The account of Megasthenes
B
The Arthashastra of Kautilya
C
The Mudrarakshasa
D
Mauryan inscription

Correct Answer

The account of Megasthenes

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