Studies in Ancient Hindu Polity (Based on the Arthashastra of Kautilya), Vol. I c3.79

Studies in Ancient Hindu Polity (Based on the Arthaśāstra of Kauṭilya), Vol. I c3.79

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c3.79

4. "*They collect the taxes and superintend the occupations . . .*” In the Arthaśāstra there is a detailed account of the arrangements for the collection of taxes or revenue. The chief responsible officer was the समाहर्त्ता, under whom were the heads of several departments who collected the revenue for which they were responsible and sent it on to the समाहर्त्ता [II, vi, 24].

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Kauṭilīya Arthaśāstra — Kauṭilya, Sanskrit