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Describe any four features of the Mauryan administration.

The four features of the Mauryan administration are:

1. The entire empire was divided into 5 major political areas.


2. It had an efficient military administration.


3. The administrative control was strongest in the capital and provincial areas.


4. It had a well-established communication system both through land and waterways.


5. The routes were also heavily protected.


6. Ashoka promoted the concept of Dhamma.


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