What does the history of Sudarshana Lake tell us about Mauryan engineering?

It shows that the Mauryas had a dedicated department for irrigation and water management, reaching as far as the semi-arid western coast.

Ancient Administrative History

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Exam Year

1993

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ID: HIS_ANC_1993_25 Ref: Standard Educational Reference

The Inscription which proves Chandragupta's sway over western India is:

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The Junagarh Rock Inscription of Rudradaman provides historical evidence of Chandragupta Maurya's control over western India by mentioning his governor's construction of Sudarshana Lake.