What was the administrative arrangement of ancient times?

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No single ruler is powerful enough to have total control.

Important posts were made hereditary.

One person was responsible for many offices.

All of the above.

answer is D.

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The administrative arrangement of ancient times was: No single ruler is powerful enough to have total control, Important posts were made hereditary and One person was responsible for many offices.
The administrative arrangements of the ancient times were such that no King had total control over the kingdom’s working. These powers were divided among the local powerful people so that no king had total control over the Indian Subcontinent. Some of the most important posts were made hereditary and only the same family could take the position. In this administrative system, a single person was responsible for many offices like that of maha-danda-nayaka, kumaramatya, and Sandhi vigrahika. Dividing and sharing the powers and duties with other powerful local people eventually helped in maintaining a good administrative system among the kingdoms, but many a time these power-holding people also declared themselves as an independent kingdom.

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