List some problems faced by epigraphists while reconstructing the history of Ancient India. 

Important Questions on Kings, Farmers and Towns Early States and Economies (C. 600 CBE-600 CE)

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Themes in Indian History Part 1>Chapter 2 - Kings, Farmers and Towns Early States and Economies (C. 600 CBE-600 CE)>Q 28

Discuss the main features of the Mauryan administration. 

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Themes in Indian History Part 1>Chapter 2 - Kings, Farmers and Towns Early States and Economies (C. 600 CBE-600 CE)>Q 29

This is a statement made by one of the best-known epigraphists of the twentieth century, D.C. Sircar: “There is no aspect of life, culture and activities of the Indians that is not reflected in inscriptions.” Discuss.

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Themes in Indian History Part 1>Chapter 2 - Kings, Farmers and Towns Early States and Economies (C. 600 CBE-600 CE)>Q 30

Discuss the notions of kingship that developed in the post-Mauryan period.

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Themes in Indian History Part 1>Chapter 2 - Kings, Farmers and Towns Early States and Economies (C. 600 CBE-600 CE)>Q 31

To what extent were agricultural practices transformed in the period under consideration?