Which among the following Mauryan official was in-charge of weight & measurement?

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Pautavadhyaksha. In Mauryan empire the central Administration was conducted by Superintendents or Adhyakshas who looked after various departments. The Arthashastra provides a list of 27 Adhyakshas responsible for running various economic departments like agriculture, mining etc. Some of the important officials are mentioned below– (1) Pautavadhyaksha – In charge of Weight and Measurement. (2) Sitadhyaksha – In charge of government agricultural farms. (3) Panyadhyaksha – In charge of supply, purchase and sale of commodities. (4) Suradhyaksha – In charge of excise who controlled manufacture and sale of liquor.

Which among the following Mauryan official was in-charge of weight & measurement?

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