Question

5. How was revenue collected in the Mauryan empire?​

Answer 1

The mainstay of the economy under the Mauryas was agriculture, though trade was becoming increasingly more important. It would seem that cultivators formed a majority of the population and taxes on agriculture were the main source of revenue.

How was revenue collected in the Mauryan empire?

The administration of revenue involved collection of taxes from various sources-mines, forests (vana) plantations (setu), pastures (vraja), etc. The cities, according to the Arthashastra, collected 21 kinds of taxes.

Hope it will be helpful for you. Okay..

Answer 2

Answer:

Officials were appointed to collect the taxes. They were given a fixed salary. Species were appointed to keep a watch on the performance of the officials. Taxes are collected from farmers,craft persons,traders and herders