Studies in Ancient Hindu Polity (Based on the Arthashastra of Kautilya), Vol. I c10.s1.40
Studies in Ancient Hindu Polity (Based on the Arthaśāstra of Kauṭilya), Vol. I c10.s1.40
- Language
- English
c10.s1.40
Measures for the extermination of pests were also taken by Government. These “pests” generally included rats, locusts, injurious birds and insects, and tigers. To destroy rats, cats and mongooses were let loose; some varieties of poison were also used for the purpose. To kill tigers, several kinds of poison were in use; sometimes hunters were employed, and several methods of entrapping were also resorted to.¹