Question

.What did a 'samanta' do? (A) They built fortified palace in or near the towns. (B) They levied taxes on traders, artisans and articles of trade. (C) Sometimes they donated the 'right' to collect these taxes to local temples,which had been built by themselves or by rich merchants. (D) All of them

Answer 1

Dear Student,

The answer to your question is option (D) All of the above.

A​​ Samanta or a Zamindar generally managed small towns. They imposed and collected taxes and performed several important functions of the town.

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