The State in Ancient India: A Study in the Structure and Practical Working of Political Institutions in North India in Ancient Times c14.172

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c14.172

A large tribute flowed from the feudatories. Kauṭalya frankly recognises the sale of honours for financial purposes. For emergencies he coolly prescribes the fraudulent robbing, through spies, of guilds, religious institutions, wealthy families and individuals. He lays down various devices for collecting money by imposing on popular credulity. In addition to it all, voluntary subscriptions might be called from the people.²

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