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Arthashastra describes about slaves who were known as :

ABhaktas

BDasas

CShudras

DVaisyas

Answer:

B. Dasas

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Social and economic life - Mauryan Empire

  • The economic activities of the Maurya Empire were controlled by the state. The conquered regions were brought under cultivation. Irrigation facilities, roads were established for the development of trade. Porter's rests were also erected at various places near the roads.

  • Punch-marked coins were used for trade and for payment of wages. Different kinds of taxes existed as mentioned in the Arthashastra.

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  • According to Megasthenes, there existed seven social divisions at that time. Arthashastra describes about slaves who were known as 'Dasas'


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