History • Ancient IndiaHard
Which of the following terms in the Mauryan administration was used to designate the superintendent of weights and measures?
A. Sulkyadhyaksha
B. Pauradhaksha
C. Panyadhyaksha
D. Pautavadhyaksha✓ Correct Answer
💡 Solution & Explanation
Kautilya's Arthashastra designates the Pautavadhyaksha as the superintendent responsible for supervising standard weights and measures in Mauryan markets. Other officials like Panyadhyaksha and Sulkyadhyaksha managed commercial goods and toll collection respectively.
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