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Ancient Indian History UPPSC 1996 GS-I
Question

Rajjuka’s were:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: Officers in the Mauryan administration

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Officers in the Mauryan administration”.
Rajjukas were high-ranking officials in the Mauryan Empire who were responsible for land measurement, boundary-fixing, and revenue control.

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