What were the head of mines called in Arthashastra?

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Akaradhyaksha. According to ‘Arthashastra’ head of mines during mauryan period was called ‘Akaradhyaksha’. Some important officials during Maurayan period were– a. Panyadhyaksha– Officer in charge of trade, Price fixation and sale of goods produced by state run manufacturing units. b. Sansthadhyaksha– Superintendent of markets. c. Rupadarshaka– Inspector of coins. d. Pautavadhyaksha– In charge of standardized weights and measures.

What were the head of mines called in Arthashastra?

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