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

UPSC Archival Analysis

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

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.

Exam Year

1993

Evidence Source

Link

ID: HIS_ANC_1993_25 Ref: Standard Educational Reference