Question

1. Why did the rulers of Mahajanapadas collected taxes?​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Taxes were collected in Mahajanapadas from the common people to build the infrastructure of the city and to maintain big armies for the protection of the city. Taxes from the crops were the most important source of revenue for the king's officials. The crops tax was fixed at 1/6th of the produce or bhaga (share).

Answer 2

Answer:

Taxes were collected in Mahajanapadas from the common people to build the infrastructure of the city and to maintain big armies for the protection of the city. Taxes from the crops were the most important source of revenue for the king's officials. The crops tax was fixed at 1/6th of the produce or bhaga (share).