Q. With reference to the Central Administration of the Magadha Empire, consider the following statements:
1.The highest financial officials were the Samharta (Chief of Revenue Department) and the Sannidhata (Treasurer), both of whom directly reported to the Emperor.
2.All major military and civil officials, including the Mantrin (Minister) and Senanayaka (Commander), were designated as Mahamatras in the broad administrative categorization.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: C
Notes:
Explanation:
- Statement 1: Correct. The Samharta (Chief of revenue) was responsible for tax collection, while the Sannidhata (treasurer) oversaw the state treasury and storehouses.
- Statement 2: Correct. The notes list Mahamatras as the high-ranking officials which included the Mantrin (minister) and the Senanayaka (Commander), indicating a broad classification for top bureaucracy.
