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Who were responsible for the collection of taxes during the Mauryan Empire?

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Samahartha
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Tushaspa
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Sanidatta
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Solution

The correct options are
A Samahartha
C Sanidatta
Officers named ‘Samahartha’ and ‘Sanidatta’ were in charge of the tax collection during the Mauryan Empire. They were also custodians of the royal treasury. Farmers were expected to pay one fourth of his income as tax to the state.

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