alleryUnder the Mauryan system, who owned all the land?
AVillage councils
BBrahmin priests
CMerchant guilds
DThe emperor
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. The emperor
1. There was no private ownership of land.
2. All land belonged to the emperor, who received tribute.
3. Councils, guilds and priests did not own it.
_Source: Wikipedia, Maurya Empire, Monarchical ownership_
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