Hindu Administrative Institutions c9.s1.89

c9.s1.89

There were other sources of income which could not be classified under the regular head of revenue but which nevertheless enriched the treasury. These were spoils of war, tributes, and voluntary contributions. The last were raised when financial embarrassments occurred so as to replenish the treasury, the first line of defence for the kingdom. Willing contributors were entitled to special honours and presents at the hands of the monarch.⁵ Unclaimed property was another source of income to the state.⁶ Sukra's sources of revenue include the amount recovered from thieves (तस्कराहृत) also.