History & Civics
Which of the following statements is correct about the Mauryas?
(i) Land revenue was chief source of income
(ii) Taxes were collected from mines, forests etc.
(iii) Large army was maintained from taxes.
- Only (i) and (ii)
- Only (i) and (iii)
- Only (ii) and (iii)
- (i), (ii) (iii)
Mauryan Empire
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(i), (ii) (iii)
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