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Administrative System of the Marathas c23.s13.51

Administrative System of the Marathas c23.s13.51

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c23.s13.51

"A minor quadruped as well as a man carrying some load shall pay one masha.
A head-load, a load carried on shoulders, a cow, and a horse shall each pay 2 mashas.
A camel and a buffalo shall each pay 4 mashas.
A small cart 5 mashas; and a cart (of medium size) drawn by bulls shall pay 6 mashas, and a big cart 7 mashas.
A head-load of merchandise ¼ masha; this explains other kinds of loads."⁴²