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Which of the following terms in ancient Indian administration denoted the royal treasury or the royal storehouse?

A. Bhandagara✓ Correct Answer
B. Akshapatala
C. Sulkadhyaksha
D. Panyadhyaksha

💡 Solution & Explanation

In classical and Mauryan administrative terminology, the royal treasury was designated as the bhandagara, overseen by an officer known as the bhandagarika. Other administrative terms like sulkadhyaksha referred to the collector of tolls and customs duties, while panyadhyaksha managed state trade and commerce. Ancient Indian administrative vocabulary is a frequent subject in history multiple-choice questions.

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