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Q · Mauryan Empire Medium · 45s
Who were the Amatyas under the Mauryan administration?
TopicMauryan Empire
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Amatyas were high-ranking officials, equivalent to ministers, managing various departments.
Final Answer: Option D — Civil servants or ministers