The description of the administration of Patliputra is available in-

Question 1

The description of the administration of Patliputra is available in-
1. Indica
2. Ashoka's inscriptions
3. Arthashastra
4. Divyavadan

Question 2

Correct Answer - Option 1 : Indica

The correct answer is Indica.

EXPLANATION:

The description of the administration of Patliputra is available in the book "Indica". The book was written by Megasthenes who was sent to India as an ambassador to Chandra Gupta Maurya in Patliputra by Greek ruler Seleucus Nicator I.
The original copy of this book is lost now but it has survived only as quotations in the texts of classical Greek writers.
He referred to the Mauryan administration, a 7 - caste system, absence of slavery in India, etc.

Ritikgupta · Answer 1 · 2022-02-23T19:14:42+0000

Correct Answer - Option 1 : Indica

The correct answer is Indica.

EXPLANATION:

The description of the administration of Patliputra is available in the book "Indica". The book was written by Megasthenes who was sent to India as an ambassador to Chandra Gupta Maurya in Patliputra by Greek ruler Seleucus Nicator I.
The original copy of this book is lost now but it has survived only as quotations in the texts of classical Greek writers.
He referred to the Mauryan administration, a 7 - caste system, absence of slavery in India, etc.

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