As mentioned in the inscriptions of Ashoka, the Maurya Empire had five major political centres, including the capital Pataliputra and four other provincial centres. Which of the following was not a provincial centre?

Q. As mentioned in the inscriptions of Ashoka, the Maurya Empire had five major political centres, including the capital Pataliputra and four other provincial centres. Which of the following was not a provincial centre?

(A) Takshashila

(B) Ujjaini

(C) Suvarnagiri

(D) Indraprastha

Answer: D

The Maurya Empire had five major political centers including the capital Pataliputra and the provincial centers of Taxila, Ujjayini, Tosali and Suvarnagiri.

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