Q. Consider the following statements regarding “Mauryan Administration”:
1.The Satavahana king was represented as the upholder of dharma.
2.The military and feudal traits are found in the administration of the Satavahanas.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: C
Notes:

Explanation: The Satavahana king was represented as the upholder of dharma and he generally strove for the royal and divine ideal set forth in the dharmashastras.

  • The Satavahanas retained some of the administrative units of Ashokan times. The kingdom was divided into subdivisions called aharas or rashtras, meaning districts.
  • There were also officers called amatyas/mahamatras who were perhaps ministers or advisors of the king.
  • But, unlike Mauryan times, certain military and feudal traits are found in the administration of the Satavahanas.

Source: Tamil Nadu NCERT

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