Which officer was responsible for city hygiene in the Mauryan period?

The Nagaraka (City Superintendent) oversaw municipal duties, including sanitation, fire safety, and law enforcement.

Mauryan Law and Urban Planning

UPSC Archival Analysis

In Mauryan law, 'Pankodakasannirodhe' was a specific penalty charged for slushing or dirtying public roads with mud and water.

Exam Year

2013

Evidence Source

ID: HIS_ANC_2013_184 Ref: Kautilya's Arthashastra