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Book 5 Chapter III Paragraph 21

Wikisource / R. Shamasastry (1915) · Book 5 - The Conduct of Courtiers / Chapter III · Verse Paragraph 21

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When wanting in money, the king may give forest produce, cattle, or fields along with a small amount of money. If he is desirous to colonise waste lands, he shall make payments in money alone; and if he is desirous of regulating the affairs of all villages equally, then he shall give no village to any (of his servants).