Multiple choice What was the capital of the northern province of the Mauryan Empire called Uttarapatha? Suvarnagiri Taxila Ujjain Toshali Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself B Correct answer Explanation The Mauryan Empire was divided into provinces. Uttarapatha, the northern province, had its capital at Taxila. Suvarnagiri was the capital of the southern province (Dakshinapatha), and Ujjain was the capital of the western province (Avantiratha).