Question

Match the following

Durga	The territory
Mitra	The ally
Janapada	The army
Kosa	Tax

• A. A-3, B-2, C-1, D-4
• B. A-2, B-4, C-3, D-1
• C. A-1, B-3, C-4, D-2
• D. A-4, B-1, C-2, D-3

Answer 1

Answer:

A. A-3, B-2, C-1, D-4

Mauryan Empire

• Chandragupta Maurya established the Maurya dynasty. He came into power at Magadha in 321 B. C. E.

• Chanakya, also known as Kautilya or Vishnugupta, was his chief advisor. Arthasasthra is the work of Chanakya. It discusses how a powerful and effective administration should be organised.

• Kautilya, in his Arthashastra mentions about the seven elements essential for a state. They are known as the "Saptangas" (Seven limbs). That which has all these seven elements would be considered a state.