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Mention two advantages of the Pan-Indian character of the Mauryan empire.
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Solution
Pan-Indian or Subcontinental character of the Mauryan empire. Ashoka ruled over a large part of the Indian subcontinent. There were three main advantages of the Pan-Indian character of the Ashokan Empire. First, it resulted in the disappearance of small states. Second, it enabled rulers to face foreign invasions successfully. Third, it facilitated trade and commerce with frontier towns as well as the Middle Eastern and Greek cities.
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