What was the difference between Samaharta and Sannidhata?

Samaharta was responsible for revenue collection and budgeting, while Sannidhata was the custodian of the collected treasury and stores.

Mauryan Bureaucracy

UPSC Archival Analysis

Exam Year

2008

Evidence Source

ID: HIS_ANC_2008_142 Ref: Kautilya's Arthashastra

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In the Mauryan administration, the Samaharta was the official responsible for the collection of revenue and the general supervision of the exchequer.