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The '''Mantriparishad''' was the council of ministers that was part of the administrative system of the [[Maurya Empire]] in [[Ancient India]]. |
The '''Mantriparishad''' was the council of ministers that was part of the administrative system of the [[Maurya Empire]] in [[Ancient India]]. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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The Mantriparishad was formed during the reign of the First Mauryan Emperor [ |
The Mantriparishad was formed during the reign of the First Mauryan Emperor [[Chandragupta Maurya]] on the basis of [[Kautilya]]s [[Arthashastra]]. |
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==Organization and Structure== |
==Organization and Structure== |
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The Mantriparishad was a small council of few ministers, smaller than the larger assembly of ministers or [[Mantrinomantriparisadamca]]. It was led by a Chief Minister or [[Mahamantri]].It was an inner council and close advisory body to the Emperor. The consultations with the Emperor were held privately, often secretly. This was done because Kautilya realized that that is the best way to ensure confidentiality and frankness in their advice. |
The Mantriparishad was a small council of few ministers, smaller than the larger assembly of ministers or [[Mantrinomantriparisadamca]]. It was led by a Chief Minister or [[Mahamantri]].It was an inner council and close advisory body to the Emperor. The consultations with the Emperor were held privately, often secretly. This was done because Kautilya realized that that is the best way to ensure confidentiality and frankness in their advice. |
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==Provincial Mantriparishads== |
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The Mauryan Empire was divided into 4 provinces. Each province had a [[viceroy]] ([[Aryaputra]]) and his own Mantriparishad. |
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==References== |
==References== |
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[[Romila Thapar|Thapar, Romila]], "Ashoka and the Decline of the Mauryas", Oxford University Press, 1960 |
[[Romila Thapar|Thapar, Romila]], "Ashoka and the Decline of the Mauryas", Oxford University Press, 1960 |
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==See Also== |
==See Also== |
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*[[Mauryan Empire]] |
*[[Mauryan Empire]] |
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[[Category:Empires and kingdoms of India]] |
[[Category:Empires and kingdoms of India]] |
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The Mantriparishad was the council of ministers that was part of the administrative system of the Maurya Empire in Ancient India.
History
The Mantriparishad was formed during the reign of the First Mauryan Emperor Chandragupta Maurya on the basis of Kautilyas Arthashastra.
Organization and Structure
The Mantriparishad was a small council of few ministers, smaller than the larger assembly of ministers or Mantrinomantriparisadamca. It was led by a Chief Minister or Mahamantri.It was an inner council and close advisory body to the Emperor. The consultations with the Emperor were held privately, often secretly. This was done because Kautilya realized that that is the best way to ensure confidentiality and frankness in their advice.
Provincial Mantriparishads
The Mauryan Empire was divided into 4 provinces. Each province had a viceroy (Aryaputra) and his own Mantriparishad.
References
Thapar, Romila, "Ashoka and the Decline of the Mauryas", Oxford University Press, 1960
See Also
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