Studies in Ancient Hindu Polity (Based on the Arthashastra of Kautilya), Vol. I c9.s2.7
Studies in Ancient Hindu Polity (Based on the Arthaśāstra of Kauṭilya), Vol. I c9.s2.7
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(i) संयात्यः नावः, i.e. ocean-going vessels. These ships had to pay tolls (शुल्क) at the harbours (पत्तन) at which they touched.¹ Amarakosha defines a सांयात्रिक as a merchantman (पोतवणिक्).