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.