Explanation:

During the Mauryan administration, the ‘Rajukas’ looked after the administration of justice. They were basically the provincial officials who were mostly engaged in clerical and accounting works. They had full power and freedom in controlling the rural administration and also can give capital punishment.

They worked as judicial administrators as well as revenue administrators. They were also given more and more judicial powers in the settlement of disputes that arises during the reign of King Ashoka.

After embracing Buddhism, Ashoka went on to spread message of dhamma and practiced non violence, for this he banned animal killings for food and himself stopped eating meat.