The Early History of the Deccan (Parts I–XI) v2.c15.s2.t3.95

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Gaṇapati was a good administrator; he concerted measures for improving trade and industries in general, especially agriculture. The petty chiefs ruling in the region round Mōṭupalli had been scaring away the foreign merchants, who had been accustomed to frequent that harbour, by levying heavy duties on imports and exports and confiscating articles of merchandise which had been cast ashore. He put an end to these exactions; and by granting special concessions to the merchants who came to trade in the port and taking measures to ensure the safety of their lives and property he attracted them into his dominions. In consequence of this policy the economic prosperity of the country rapidly increased, whilst towns and cities became rich as trade and industry grew and prospered.