History • Ancient IndiaHard
In the context of ancient Indian administrative terminology, the term 'Sita' during the Maurya period denoted:
A. Revenue collected from religious endowments
B. Income derived from crown lands cultivated under state supervision✓ Correct Answer
C. Tax levied on foreign merchants entering the capital
D. Customs duty collected at maritime ports
💡 Solution & Explanation
In Mauryan administrative terminology detailed within Kautilya's Arthashastra, the term Sita denoted the agricultural income derived from crown lands cultivated under the direct supervision of the state agricultural officer. Alternative revenue sources such as tolls or religious endowments were classified under different administrative nomenclature.
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