Question

Match the army officers of the Mauryan empire in column A with the respective salaries given to them in column B.

Column A (Army Officer)

a. Senapati

b. Adhvakshas

c. Mukhvas

d. Nayka

Column B (Salaries)

i 12,000 Pana per annum

ii. 8,000 Pana per annum

iii. 4,000 Pana per annum

iv. 4,8000 Pana per annum

• A. a-iii, b-i, c-lv, d-ll
• B. a-iii, b-lv, c-l, d-il
• C. a-iv, b-iii, c-li, d-i
• D. a-i, b-ii,c- iii, d- iv

Answer 1

Answer:

C. a-iv, b-iii, c-li, d-i

• Senapati: The commander-in-chief of the army received the highest salary among these officers, earning 48,000 Pana per annum. This position was crucial for leading the vast Mauryan forces. • Adhvakshas: These officials, often translated as superintendents, were responsible for various departments. In the context of the military, they might oversee logistics or specific units and were compensated with 4,000 Pana per annum.