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12.Write the reason for the Decline of Maurya empire, + During the reign of Ashoka's successors, the power ofthe king and the, influence of Dhamma were weakened., + Asaresult, many farther province became independent., 13.List out the economic activites of the Maurya empire which were controlled by, the state, + The conquered regions were brought under cultivation., + Irrigation facilities were arranged for the development of agriculture., + The development of agriculture and villages led to the development in trade., + Roads were established for the development of trade., + Trees were planted on both sides of the road., * Porters’ rests were also erected at various places near the roads., + Roads helped in having trade relations with other places., 14.What were the steps taken by the government for the progress of trade, + Punch-marked coins were used for trade and for payment of wages., + Mines and metallurgy were controlled by the government., + The authority for minting coins was vested with the government., + The government officials collected taxes from the traders., + The accuracy of weights and measures was ensured., 16.According to Megasthenes, there existed seven social divisions during the Maurya, rule,Which were they?, 1.Farmers 2.Philosophers 3.Soldiers 4.Herdsmen and hunters 5.Artisans and traders, 6.Magistrates 7.King’s counsellors, , 17. Different kinds of taxes for raising funds during the Maurya rule-table