[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Polity, law and society](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity) › [Theory of Government in Ancient India (Post-Vedic)](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.prasad-1927) › c8.s5.37 # Theory of Government in Ancient India (Post-Vedic) c8.s5.37 Theory of Government in Ancient India (Post-Vedic) c8.s5.37 - **Language:** English ### [c8.s5.37](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.prasad-1927.c8.s5.37) A similar system obtained in regard to ships on the coastal and high seas. There should be government boats for fishing conch-shells, pearls, and, above all, for passenger and goods-traffic. Private boats which touched at harbours were to be taxed according to custom. The Superintendent was charged to show fatherly kindness to all weather-beaten vessels. The whole system of the regulation of water-traffic served another purpose. - [Previous: c8.s5.36](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.prasad-1927.c8.s5.36) - [Next: c8.s5.38](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.prasad-1927.c8.s5.38) - [Up: c8.s5](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.prasad-1927.c8.s5) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.prasad-1927.c8.s5.37](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.prasad-1927.c8.s5.37) · Pramāṇa