Theory of Government in Ancient India (Post-Vedic) c11.s3.40

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c11.s3.40

Śukra realises the importance of the means of communication. Royal highways, ranging in width from five to fifteen yards, should radiate from the palace in all directions. The capital must be connected with towns and villages by roads. The centre of each village should be the starting point of roads and paths, nearly seven yards in width in all directions. Villages should be connected with each other by roads and footpaths of various widths. The different dimensions are given as follows:—

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