Studies in Ancient Hindu Polity (Based on the Arthashastra of Kautilya), Vol. I c11.11
Studies in Ancient Hindu Polity (Based on the Arthaśāstra of Kauṭilya), Vol. I c11.11
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c11.11
The functions of the spies, besides their duties in connexion with land survey and revenue collection, were²:—To number the total of inhabitants in each village, to number the houses and families in it, to ascertain the caste and profession of each family;