Which among the follwing places was the provincial capital nearest to the main capital of the Mauryan Empire?

Ujjain

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Takshashila

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Pataliputra

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Suvarnagiri

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Solution

The correct option is A Ujjain
Pataliputra was the capital city of the Mauryan empire and was under the direct rule of the emperor. Ujjain was the provincial capital closest to Pataliputra.

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