History of Chemistry in Ancient and Medieval India, Incorporating the History of Hindu Chemistry by Acharya Prafulla Chandra Ray c15.75
History of Chemistry in Ancient and Medieval India, Incorporating the History of Hindu Chemistry by Acharya Prafulla Chandra Ray c15.75
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c15.75
It is interesting to note that Kautilya writes that all varieties of liquor other than that used for the king are taxable with 5 per cent as toll. These include acid drinks prepared from fruits (*phalamla*) and spirit distilled from molasses (*amla sidhu*) But on the occasion of festivals, fairs (*samaja*) and pilgrimage it is permissible to manufacture liquor for four days (*chaturahassaurikah*)—liberty to drink liquor without limit). (121)