[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) › c7.49 # The World of Courtesans c7.49 The World of Courtesans c7.49 - **Language:** English ### [c7.49](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.chandra-1973.c7.49) The fairs and festivals were occasions when large quantities of wine were consumed. During the feasts (\*utsava\*), on the occasion of animal sacrifices (\*samaja\*), and on picnics or excursions (\*yatra\*) people were allowed to distil their own liquors for a period of four days. But this freedom was subject to the condition that they paid to the Superintendent licensing fees which amounted to five per cent \*ad valorem.\* - [Previous: c7.48](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.chandra-1973.c7.48) - [Next: c7.50](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.chandra-1973.c7.50) - [Up: c7](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.chandra-1973.c7) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.chandra-1973.c7.49](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.chandra-1973.c7.49) · Pramāṇa