Revenue Administration

Revenue Administration

• The main occupation of the people were agriculture, animal husbandry, and trade.
• The Mauryas gave great importance to assessment of land revenue and the highest officer in charge of this was the Samaharta.
• State treasury was looked after by an official Sannidhata. The revenue was also collected in kinds, providing storage facilities was also function of Sannidhata.
• Income of state
  • Urban Tax: Urban taxes included shulka- duties on imported and exported goods and excise duty on local manufacturers. Taxes…

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Foreign Relations

Foreign Relations

The Maurya foreign relations went through two phases of expansion and consolidation, once expansion reached its limits through a policy of awe and subjugation, the emphasis shifted to consolidation through friendly relations.

• A map showing the north western border of Maurya Empire, including its various neighboring states
• During the Phase of Expansion: The main focus during the reign of Chandragupta Maurya was on securing trade routes. After the encounter between Chandragupta Maurya and Seleucus …

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