[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Polity, law and society](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity) › [The World of Courtesans](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.chandra-1973) › c7.45 # The World of Courtesans c7.45 The World of Courtesans c7.45 - **Language:** English ### [c7.45](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.chandra-1973.c7.45) In ancient India, drinking, gambling and prostitution went hand in hand.. The Mauryan period was no exception to this general rule No doubt drinking is condemned by Buddhism, but the \*Arthashastra\* completely disregards this ethical code and treats wine trade as an important source of state revenue. - [Previous: c7.44](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.chandra-1973.c7.44) - [Next: c7.46](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.chandra-1973.c7.46) - [Up: c7](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.chandra-1973.c7) ## Linked texts (1) - [Kauṭilīya Arthaśāstra](https://indike.org/pramana/in.niti.artha.kautilya) — Kauṭilya, Sanskrit --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.chandra-1973.c7.45](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.chandra-1973.c7.45) · Pramāṇa