History · Mauryan Empire
Consider the following statements regarding landholding systems in the Mauryan Empire as described in Kautilya's Arthashastra: Which of the following correctly describes 'Sita' land?
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- 1Land granted to Brahmanas and religious institutions as tax-free endowments.
- 2Land controlled by former tribal oligarchies that paid regular tribute to the state.
- 3Land owned by village communities and free from state interference.
- 4Crown lands managed under direct state supervision and cultivated for state revenue.✓
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Crown lands managed under direct state supervision and cultivated for state revenue.
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