How did the mauryan empire fund its complex political structure?
a. it mined gold in colonies throughout asia.
b. it stole the assets of the villages it conquered.
c. it levied taxes on trade, land, and herds of animals.
d. it hired its military forces out to other empires.

The correct answer is C) it levied taxes on trade, land, and herds of animals.

The Mauryan Empire funded its complex political structure by levying taxes on trade, land, and herds of animals.

The Mauryan Empire ruled from 322 BCE to 185 BCE). It reigned over Eastern and Northern India, reaching parts of what today is Iran. Chandragupta Maurya was the ruler of the Empire. He was a clever leader that used many tactics -valid or not- to expand his territories. He used diplomacy, marriages and promises to increase his power and influence. The Mauryan Empire funded its complex political structure by levying taxes on trade, land, and herds of animals. His son Asoka, inherited the Empire after his death.

c) he felt the constitution clearly gave states this right.