What were some of the duties of the six municipal boards?

They managed industrial arts, foreign visitors, birth/death records, trade and commerce, manufactured goods, and the collection of taxes.

Mauryan Administration

UPSC Archival Analysis

Megasthenes' 'Indica' provides the most detailed account of Mauryan city administration, including the 30-member council and its six boards.

Exam Year

2009

Evidence Source

ID: HIS_ANC_2009_76 Ref: Megasthenes, Indica