Studies in Ancient Hindu Polity (Based on the Arthashastra of Kautilya), Vol. I c9.s2.6
Studies in Ancient Hindu Polity (Based on the Arthaśāstra of Kauṭilya), Vol. I c9.s2.6
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c9.s2.6
The natural risks of water-carriage were, however, overcome by the efficiency of the means of transport that were in use. Ships and boats were built of various descriptions suiting the purposes of both inland and marine navigation. In the Arthaśāstra mention is made of the following kinds of ships and boats:—