Explain the 5 sources of state income mentioned by Kautilya.

1.	Explain the 5 sources of state income mentioned by Kautilya.
Answer» Following are the 5 sources of state income mentioned by Kautilya : 1. Different types of land tax, house tax in town, incidental tax, etc. 2. Incidental income tax 3. Taxes on intoxicants, 4. Property tax, Forest Produce tax, Mining tax, Monopolistic tax on Salt, etc. 5. Tax on goods sold in market, Import-Export tax.

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Following are the 5 sources of state income mentioned by Kautilya :

1. Different types of land tax, house tax in town, incidental tax, etc.

2. Incidental income tax

3. Taxes on intoxicants,

4. Property tax, Forest Produce tax, Mining tax, Monopolistic tax on Salt, etc.

5. Tax on goods sold in market, Import-Export tax.

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