What was one characteristic that contributed to the success of Chandragupta's Mauryan government? A. The participation of citizens in the election of provincial governors B. The use of secret police to guard his palace and taste his food C. The establishment of a bureaucracy to manage civil affairs D. The adoption of Buddhism that united people behind a common belief system
History · High School · Mon Jan 18 2021
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C. The establishment of a bureaucracy to manage civil affairs.
Chandragupta Maurya, the founder of the Mauryan Empire in ancient India, implemented an efficient administrative system. He established a bureaucratic system to manage civil affairs, ensuring efficient governance, collection of taxes, maintenance of law and order, and administration of various regions within the empire. This bureaucratic structure helped in the effective management and organization of the vast empire, contributing to its success and stability.