Officials collected ____ from the area under the direct control of the ruler.

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Officials collected taxes from the area under the direct control of the ruler. The Mauryan empire was so vast that different regions were governed differently. The emperor had complete authority over the region surrounding Pataliputra. This meant that administrators were chosen to administer farmers, herders, artisans, and traders who resided in the local villages and cities to collect taxes. The authorities also punished those who defied the ruler's commands. These officials received salaries in large numbers. Messengers travelled back and forth while spies watched over the officials. Of course, the emperor oversaw them all with the aid of key officials and royal family members.

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