How did the Mauryan empire fund its complex political structure?

a. It mined gold in colonies throughout Asia.

b. It stole the assets of the villages it conquered.

c. It levied taxes on trade, land, and herds of animals.

d. It hired its military forces out to other empires.

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Mariela Ewing

11 July, 23:03

How did the Mauryan empire fund its complex political structure?

a. It mined gold in colonies throughout Asia.

b. It stole the assets of the villages it conquered.

c. It levied taxes on trade, land, and herds of animals.

d. It hired its military forces out to other empires.

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Brock Harrington · Answer 1

"c. It levied taxes on trade, land, and herds of animals" would be the best option from the list, since this was the first empire to have a truly unified political structure in India, and put a heavy emphasis on the importance of nature.

How did the Mauryan empire fund its complex political structure?a. It mined gold in colonies throughout Asia.b. It stole the assets of the villages it conquered.c. It levied taxes on trade, land, and herds of animals.d. It hired its military forces out to other empires.

How did the Mauryan empire fund its complex political structure?

a. It mined gold in colonies throughout Asia.

b. It stole the assets of the villages it conquered.

c. It levied taxes on trade, land, and herds of animals.

d. It hired its military forces out to other empires.