Studies in Ancient Hindu Polity (Based on the Arthashastra of Kautilya), Vol. I c10.s1.60
Studies in Ancient Hindu Polity (Based on the Arthaśāstra of Kauṭilya), Vol. I c10.s1.60
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(iii) Grant of jagirs, etc.—Brâhmans performing sacrifices, spiritual guides, priests—all of them learned in the Vedas—were granted lands yielding sufficient produce and exempt from taxes. They were also given forests of soma essential to sacrifices.²