Match the army officers of the Mauryan empire in column A with the respective salaries in column B:
Column A (Army Officer) Column B (Salaries)

a. Senapati               i.  12,000 Pana per annum
b. Adhvakshas        ii. 8,000 Pana per annum
c. Mukhivas          iii. 4,000 Pana per annum
d. Nayka               iv. 4,8000 Pana per annum

Correct option is A

Correct Answer:(a) a-iv, b-iii, c-ii, d-i

The correct matching of Mauryan army officers with their respective salaries is:

• Senapati (Commander-in-Chief): 48,000 panas per annum.
• Nayaka (Regimental Officer): 12,000 panas per annum.
• Mukhya (Chiefs): 8,000 panas per annum.
• Adhyaksha (Superintendent): 4,000 panas per annum.

Information Booster:

• Pana: The term 'pana' refers to the currency unit used during the Mauryan period.
• Arthashastra: Authored by Kautilya (Chanakya), this ancient Indian treatise offers detailed information on statecraft, military strategy, and economic policies of the Mauryan era.
• Military Hierarchy: The Mauryan military was structured with clear hierarchies and defined roles, ensuring efficient governance and control over the vast empire.
• Administrative Efficiency: The detailed record-keeping of salaries and roles underscores the administrative sophistication of the Mauryan Empire.
• Historical Significance: Understanding these aspects provides insight into the governance and organizational prowess that contributed to the Mauryan Empire's prominence in ancient India.