administration of pataliputra and its source of revenue
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The city of Pataliputra was formed by fortification of a village by Haryanka ruler Ajatashatru, son of Bimbisara
It became the capital of major powers in ancient India, such as the Nanda Empire (345-320 BCE), the Maurya Empire (320-180 BCE), and the Gupta Empire (320-550 CE). During the Maurya period (see below), it became one of the largest cities in the world. As per the Greek diplomat, traveler and historian Megasthenes, durign the mauryan empire (320 BC) it was among the first cities in the world to have a highly efficient form of local self government.
Administration :-
1. A committee of 30 members looked after the administration of the city.
2. This committee was divided into six boards each comprising of five members.
3. Each board looked after a specific department such as: (i) Comfort and security of foreigners. (ii) Registration of birth and deaths. (iii) Industry (iv) Trade and commerce. (v) Inspection of manufactured goods. (vi) Collection of taxes.
Revenue :-
1. Land revenue was the main source of income.
2. It was fixed between one-fourth and one-sixth of the produce depending upon the fertility of the soil.
3. Revenue was also obtained from trade.
4. Other sources income were forests, mines, custom, duties, fines and gifts. Arthashastra also mention water tax.
It became the capital of major powers in ancient India, such as the Nanda Empire (345-320 BCE), the Maurya Empire (320-180 BCE), and the Gupta Empire (320-550 CE). During the Maurya period (see below), it became one of the largest cities in the world. As per the Greek diplomat, traveler and historian Megasthenes, durign the mauryan empire (320 BC) it was among the first cities in the world to have a highly efficient form of local self government.
Administration :-
1. A committee of 30 members looked after the administration of the city.
2. This committee was divided into six boards each comprising of five members.
3. Each board looked after a specific department such as: (i) Comfort and security of foreigners. (ii) Registration of birth and deaths. (iii) Industry (iv) Trade and commerce. (v) Inspection of manufactured goods. (vi) Collection of taxes.
Revenue :-
1. Land revenue was the main source of income.
2. It was fixed between one-fourth and one-sixth of the produce depending upon the fertility of the soil.
3. Revenue was also obtained from trade.
4. Other sources income were forests, mines, custom, duties, fines and gifts. Arthashastra also mention water tax.
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A committee of 30 members looked after the administration of the city. This committee was divided into six boards, each comprising five members. Each board looked after a specific department such as –
1) Comfort and security of foreigners
2) Registration of births and deaths
3) Industry
4) Trade and commerce
5) Collection of taxes
6) Inspection of manufactured goods.
Land revenue was the main source of income. It was fixed on the productivity of land. Revenue was also obtained from trade. Forest, mines, custom duties, fines and gifts were some other sources of income.
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