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Q88 (NDA-II/2022) History & Culture › Ancient India › Mauryan empire polity

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists : List-I (Mahamatta) List-II (Function) A. Anta-mahamatta 1. Women’s welfare B. Ithijhakha-mahamatta 2. Spread of Dhamma C. Dhamma-mahamatta 3. Associated with city D. Nagalaviyohalaka-ahamatta 4. In-charge of frontier areas

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The Mauryan administration under Ashoka featured a specialized cadre of officials known as Mahamattas to manage various state functions. Anta-mahamattas were responsible for the administration and security of the frontier areas [1]. Ithijhakha-mahamattas (also referred to as Stri-adhyaksha-mahamattas) were specifically tasked with women's welfare and overseeing their moral conduct [1]. Dhamma-mahamattas were a special class of officers appointed to propagate the principles of Dhamma and ensure the spiritual well-being of the subjects [1]. Finally, Nagalaviyohalaka-mahamattas (or Nagar-mahamattas) served as city magistrates associated with urban administration and judicial matters in cities [1]. This administrative structure reflects Ashoka's focus on both territorial integrity and the moral upliftment of his people through dedicated bureaucratic roles.

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  1. [1] History , class XI (Tamilnadu state board 2024 ed.) > Chapter 4: Emergence of State and Empire > Ashoka's Dharmic State > p. 55
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