Who were responsible for the collection of taxes during the Mauryan Empire?
A
Samahartha
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B
Tushaspa
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C
Sanidatta
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D
All of the above
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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.