WORLD HISTORY

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 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-3: -The economic activities of the Maurya Empire were controlled by the state. The conquered regions were brought under cultivation. Irrigation facilities were arranged for agriculture and roads were established, which helps in trade relations with other places. Punch marked coins were used.

Detailed explanation-4: -Most of the economic activities were controlled by the state. The tax collected from peasants varies from 1/4 to 1/6 of the produce. Irrigation facilities were provided mainly by Setubandha and were charged water tax. Tolls were levied at gates on goods brought from towns.