Mauryan Administration System
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EXAMIVERSE
Central Administration
The emperor wielded absolute authority at the apex of the state, assisted by the Mantriparishad (Council of Ministers) and 18 chief functionaries known as Tirthas. Key Tirthas included the Mantri (chief minister), Senapati (commander-in-chief), Purohita (chief priest), and Yuvaraja (crown prince).