What characteristics shaped mauryan empire under

With its origins in the Magadha kingdom, it was one of the world's largest empires in its time and the largest ever in the Indian subcontinent. The Maurya Empire was known for a consistent and effective system of administration and finance that allowed for a thriving economy.

Such vast and huge empire needed a strong administration. Asoka inscription mentions all the main feature of the administration of Mauryan Empire. i) There are five major political centers they were Patilaputra,Ujjayini, Tasali, Swarnagiri and Taxila.

Explanation:

"they had a large area of land that they owned."