Studies in Ancient Hindu Polity (Based on the Arthashastra of Kautilya), Vol. I c3.84

Studies in Ancient Hindu Polity (Based on the Arthaśāstra of Kauṭilya), Vol. I c3.84

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c3.84

8. “The fourth class superintends trade and commerce. Its members have charge of weights and measures, and see that the products in their season are sold by public notice.” The officer termed संस्थाध्यक्ष in the Arthaśāstra had also to detect false weights, measures and balances, and check the sale of adulterated goods and of inferior goods passed as superior [see chapter on पौतवाध्यक्षम्]. He also regulated sales.

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Kauṭilīya Arthaśāstra — Kauṭilya, Sanskrit