Ancient Indian Education (Brahmanical and Buddhist) c18.210

c18.210

A special Salt Department dealt with the lessees of Salt-fields who had to pay, besides rent, a sixth of the salt manufactured by them. This portion was again sold to profit by the Salt Superintendent by realizing 8 per cent and 5 per cent as super-tax. Government, however, allowed students, ascetics, and labourers free salt for their food.