What was the main duty of the Rajjukas under Ashoka?

Initially land-surveyors, Ashoka gave them judicial authority to ensure uniform justice and welfare among the rural population (Janapada).

Agraharika: Why it wasn't part of Mauryan Admin (2013 PYQ)

ID: HIS_ANC_2013_183 Ref: Upinder Singh, A History of Ancient and Early Medieval India

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The official 'Agraharika' was not part of Mauryan administration; it appeared later during the Gupta period to manage land grants.