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Which one of the following statements is NOT correct regarding Ashoka and the Mauryan administration?
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- 1According to the Sri Lankan chronicles Dipavamsa and Mahavamsa, Ashoka killed 99 of his brothers to succeed to the throne.
- 2Pativedaka and Pulasani were officers responsible primarily for the maintenance of the royal treasury and accounts.✓
- 3According to Mauryan sources, Pradeshika, Rajuka, and Yukta were important officers at the district level.
- 4Dhamma-Mahamatras were a new cadre of officials created by Ashoka to spread Dhamma across the empire.
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Pativedaka and Pulasani were officers responsible primarily for the maintenance of the royal treasury and accounts.
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