Which of the following sub committees for coordinating military under Mauryan Empire were ...........

Ancient and Medival History Mauryan and Post Maurayan

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Which of the following sub committees for coordinating military under Mauryan Empire were mentioned by Megasthenes?

1. Navy

2. Slaves

3. Elephants

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

1 only

1 and 3 only

2 and 3 only

1, 2 and 3

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Explanation:

1 and 3 only

Explanation:
Megasthenes mentions a committee with six subcommittees for coordinating military activity. Of these, one looked after the navy, the second managed transport and provisions; the third was responsible for foot-soldiers, the fourth for horses, the fifth for chariots and the sixth for elephants.
The activities of the second subcommittee were rather varied: arranging for bullock carts to carry equipment, procuring food for soldiers and fodder for animals, and recruiting servants and artisans to look after the soldiers.