.Administration :

Mouryans were renowned for their administration. Chandra Gupta was most influenced by chanakya. Mouryan dynasty has united India. The administration of Mauryan Empire was decentralized and the administrative powers were divided into convenient administrative units. Mouryans divided kingdom into janapadas. The Maurya emperor directly ruled the central and Eastern part of the empire, whereas the other areas were ruled by the provincial Governors. The provincial Governors were responsible for the day-to-day administration of the provinces. They were expected to consult important matter with the Central Administration. There were also the district officers, reporters, clerks, etc. who helped the smooth running of the provincial administration. In the provincial administration, the village was at the lowest unit. The Mauryan King had to depend on the council of ministers for the success of the Mauryan administration. The Council of Ministers of Mauryan Empire were known as the Mantri Parishad. Mauryans have good administration network and Chandra Gupta is particular about revenue and treasury.