Weekend read: Ancient India's tax secrets

Dear reader,

Tax season might not be here yet, but it's never a bad time to discuss it. Today, since it's the weekend and all, let's talk about the Cholas and their tax strategies. Sound good?

The Chola dynasty was really good at handling money, especially taxes. They had clever ways of collecting taxes from people all over their empire. They made sure everyone understood and followed their tax rules.

They seem to have known how to pay for amazing temples and strong roads while also taking care of the people.

Even if you're not specifically interested in the Cholas but are curious about clever tax strategies from history, you've got to read this.

https://swarajyamag.com/society/how-the-taxation-system-worked-under-the-cholas

Raghu