Question

mention the classes into which the society was divided in vijayanagara empire

Answer 1

The economy of Mauryan Empire was sound. The Mauryas established a centralized government which contributed to the economic progress of the country. Agriculture was the principal backbone of Mauryan Economy. The cultivators were the most numerous classes. Land revenue was the principal source of state income.

Agriculture: The basic economy of Mauryan Empire was based on agriculture. Rice, pulse, vegetables, fruits, spices, wheat, sugar cane etc. were grown. Land was intensively tilled with iron-sheared plough drawn by oxen. Irrigation tank and lakes were excavated by the state. Hunters were particularly employed to clear the jungle areas of wild animals so that such areas could be brought under cultivation.