HISTORY
MISCELLENOUS QUESTIONS
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The state kept strict vigil on the sale of merchandise
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The state exercised control over the trade process and profits
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A levy of 1/10th was fixed on merchandise
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The state employed a few of the artisans directly
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Detailed explanation-1: -The Maurya Empire’s political unity and internal peace encouraged the expansion of trade in India. During Ashoka’s reign, government oversaw the building of major roadways, and the Mauryan international network of trade expanded. India’s exports to places like Bactria and Persia included silk, textiles, and spices.
Detailed explanation-2: -The chief articles that were exported include Perfumes, Pearls, Copper and Sandal wood. Imports included Cloth, Glass, Silver and Gold. During Post Mauryan period the most profitable trade was with Roman Empire.
Detailed explanation-3: -The main items of trade were indigo, various medicinal substances, cotton, and silk. The foreign trade was carried on by the land as well as by the sea. Special arrangements were made for facilitation of the trade like security of trade-routes, provisions of warehouses, go-downs, and other means of transport.
Detailed explanation-4: -Trade was organised into guilds and was regulated by the State. The major exports include silk, spices, textiles, ivory works, conch shells, cotton, pearls etc. The major imports were gold, horses, linen, glass etc. So, in short trade and commerce and crafts were the backboon of Mauryan economy.