Which ancient civilization invented the world's first standardized retail pricing system called the 'Maximum Price Edict' to combat inflation?

Before modern shopping malls and e-commerce, ancient civilizations developed sophisticated commercial systems that revolutionized how goods were bought and sold. From Mesopotamian clay receipts to Roman shopping complexes, these early retail innovations laid the foundation for today's consumer economy. Test your knowledge about one of history's most significant retail developments that changed how people shopped thousands of years ago.

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Roman Empire under Diocletian (301 CE)
Han Dynasty China under Emperor Wu (118 BCE)
Mauryan Empire under Ashoka (250 BCE)
New Kingdom Egypt under Ramesses III (1186 BCE)