The Mauryan state had a well organized civil service this is evident from 1 Civil servants called Am...........

Ancient and Medival History Mauryan and Post Maurayan

The Mauryan state had a well-organized civil service, this is evident from:

1. Civil servants called Amatyas who looked after the day-to-day administration were selected based on merit.

2. Adyakshas officers helped control the retail and wholesale prices of goods and ensured their steady supply in the state.

3. All officials were interviewed and appointed directly by the emperor.

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Explanation:

A council of ministers called Mantriparishad assisted the king in administrative matters.It consisted of Purohita, Mahamantri, Senapati and Yuvaraja. Amatyas were similar to the IAS officers of independent India. The method of selection of Amatyas was elaborately given by Kautilya. Department of Commerce and Industry had controlled the retail and wholesale prices of goods and tried to ensure their steady supply through its officers called Adyakshas. It also controlled weights and measures, levied custom duties and regulated foreign trade. Selection process was different for different officials. Asoka also appointed Dhamma Mahamatras to supervise the spread of Dhamma.Even the military service was well organized. The Mauryan army was well organized and it was under the control of Senapati. The salaries were paid in cash. Kautilya refers to the salaries of different ranks of military officers.