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    Who were the Voharikas in the judicial structure of the Magadha period?
    Question

    Who were the Voharikas in the judicial structure of the Magadha period?

    A.

    Local tax collectors

    B.

    Judges in village assemblies

    C.

    Lawyer-Judges

    D.

    Military generals

    Correct option is C

    ​The correct answer is: (C) Lawyer-Judges
    Explanation:
    ● Voharikas were legal experts who acted as lawyer-judges in the Magadhan judicial system.
    ● They helped interpret laws and assisted courts in legal matters.
    ● They played an important role in ensuring proper legal procedures.
    Information Booster:
    ● Magadha’s judicial system had multiple levels of courts.
    ● Dharmasthas handled religious and moral cases.
    ● Voharikas dealt with legal interpretation.
    ● Rajan (king) was the supreme judicial authority.
    ● Punishments varied from fines to imprisonment.

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