App Logo

No.1 PSC Learning App

1M+ Downloads
Arthashastra describes about slaves who were known as :

ABhaktas

BDasas

CShudras

DVaisyas

Answer:

B. Dasas

Read Explanation:

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.

image.png

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


Related Questions:

Which of the following is not the name of Kautilya?
Chanakya, the author of 'Arthasastra' , was the royal advisor of :
“ഇന്ത്യൻ രാജാക്കന്മാരിൽ ഏറ്റവും ശ്രേഷ്ഠൻ” എന്ന് എച്ച്.ജി. വെൽസ് വിശേഷിപ്പിച്ചത് ആരെയാണ്?
അശോകൻ ശാസനങ്ങൾ ഏത് ലിപിയിലാണ് രചിച്ചിരിക്കുന്നത് ?
image.png