Studies in Ancient Hindu Polity (Based on the Arthashastra of Kautilya), Vol. I c9.s1.36
Studies in Ancient Hindu Polity (Based on the Arthaśāstra of Kauṭilya), Vol. I c9.s1.36
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There were rules for the driving of vehicles to ensure the security of the passers-by. I need not, however, enter into these details.² Cart-stealing was severely punished.³ Special⁴ care was taken for repairing the roads, and favour was shown to the labourers by exempting them from taxes.