Question

These resources were used to finance the king's
establishment, as well as for the construction of temples
and forts. They were also used to fight wars, which were
in turn expected to lead to the acquisition of wealth in the
form of plunder, and access to land as well as trade routes.
The functionaries for collecting revenue were
generally recruited from influential families, and
positions were often hereditary. This was true about
the
army as well. In
many cases, close relatives of the
king held these positions.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Samantas was a name given to big landlords or warrior chiefs in different regions of the Indian subcontinent, by the existing kings of the seventh century. They were expected to bring gifts for their kings or overlords, be present in their courts and also provide them with military support.

Answer 2

Answer:

The functionaries for collecting revenue were

generally recruited from influential families, and

positions were often hereditary. This was true about

the

army as well. In

many cases, close relatives of the

king held these positions.