Studies in Ancient Hindu Polity (Based on the Arthashastra of Kautilya), Vol. I c9.s2.28
Studies in Ancient Hindu Polity (Based on the Arthaśāstra of Kauṭilya), Vol. I c9.s2.28
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In the chapter नावध्यक्ष: there are a few rules relating to the duties of the नावध्यक्ष (the superintendent of the admiralty department), of the खन्यध्यक्ष (the superintendent of ocean-mines) and of the पत्तनाध्यक्ष (the superintendent of ports). There are also mentioned the regulations as to the collection of taxes and ferry charges (तरदेय), repair of ships and boats, time and place for crossing rivers, entrance of foreign merchants into the country, arrest of suspected persons, and concessions made to some classes of persons as regards crossing and ferry fees, e.g. children, old men, etc.