History · From State to Empire
UGC NET December 2019 History
According to Megasthenes, the Astynomoi in the Mauryan administration was the:
AChief Magistrate
BGeneral of the army
CIn-charge of district administration ✓ Correct
DRevenue official
Correct answer: (C) In-charge of district administration — The Astynomoi was the in-charge of district administration, so that is the answer.
Explanation
★The Astynomoi was the in-charge of district administration, so that is the answer.
★Megasthenes was the Greek ambassador at the Mauryan court.
★He described the officials of the Mauryan administration in Greek terms.
★He used the term Astynomoi for the officials in charge of town or district administration.
★They looked after the affairs of the towns and districts.
★So according to Megasthenes the Astynomoi was the in-charge of district administration.
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