In Ancient times, India was a big empire that was then split into 4 Providences. The Providences were headed by royal princes. They were divided into local districts. This was the Mauryan Empire, which was ruled by Chandragupta after killing off an unpopular king
Officials would assess taxes and enforce the law. Farmers were also protected by soldiers and didn't go into the city. Asoka was a strong ruler who, after feeling guilty from a battle where there was an intense amount of death. He then converted to Buddhism.
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