In the context of the Mauryan period the term lsquo Pativedakas rsquo refers to ........

Ancient and Medieval History(HCS) Mauryan and Post Maurayan

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In the context of the Mauryan period, the term ‘Pativedakas’ refers to:

Poets in Ashoka's court

Officers reporting the affairs of the people to the king

Officers in charge of propagation of Ashoka's Dhamma

Officers for the interpretations of law

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Explanation:

Option B is correct: During the rule of Ashoka, arrangements were made for disposing of affairs of the people and to receive regular reports about them. Pativedakas were appointed to report about the affairs of the people at all times to the Ashoka. Epigraphists have translated the term Pativedaka as a reporter.