Advertisements
Advertisements
Question
What were the sources of revenue during Mauryan period?
Short/Brief Note
Advertisements
Solution
- The land was the most important source of revenue for the state. The land tax (Bhaga) was 1/6 of the total produce.
- Additional revenue was taxes on forests, mines, salt, and irrigation.
shaalaa.com
Mauryan Empire – India’s First Empire
Is there an error in this question or solution?
APPEARS IN
RELATED QUESTIONS
Statement (A) Ashoka is considered as one of India’s greatest rulers.
Reason (R) He ruled according to the principle of Dhamma.
The founder of the Maurya Empire was ______.
The title Devanam Piya was given to Chandragupta Maurya.
Which classical Tamil poetic works have the reference of Mauryans?
Where was the third Buddhist council convened by Ashoka?
- Monastries and temples served the purpose of imparting education.
- Nalanda was a great monastery built by the Magadha empire.
- Nalanda became the most renowned seat of learning.
- Fees were charged to the students.
Mention the Educational centres of Mauryan Administration.
Statues of Yakshas and Yakshis belonged to the ______.
Who was Bhadrabahu?
Write about Pataliputra.
