Four major provinces of the Mauryan empire were the Northern, Eastern, Western and Southern provinces

Q. Four major provinces of the Mauryan empire were the Northern, Eastern, Western and Southern provinces, each under the vice-royalty of a prince or a member of the royal family. Which of the following provincial capitals of the Mauryan empire was the capital of the Northern province?

(a) Suvarnagiri

(b) Tosali

(c) Ujjain

(d) Taxila

Ans: (d) Taxila

Explanation:

 The correct answer is (d) Taxila.

Taxila, located in present-day Pakistan, was the capital of the Northern province of the Mauryan Empire. It was an important city and a center of learning and trade during that time. Taxila served as a key administrative and strategic center in the region, and it was under the vice-royalty of a prince or a member of the royal family.