First Greek Account of India No famines have ever occurred in India because of the following reasons: The Indians are always assured of at least one of the two seasonal crops There are a number of spontaneously/ growing fruits and edible roots available. The Indian warriors regard those engaged in agriculture and animal husbandry as sacred. Unlike the warriors in other countries, they do not ravage farms during war conquests. Moreover, the warring sides never destroy the enemy land with fire or cut down its trees. Gold, silver, copper and iron are abundant on Indian soil. Tin Artisans are Exempted from paying taxes, and receive maintenance from the state exchequer and other metals are used for making a number of tools, weapons, ornaments, and other articles. A law, prescribed by ancient Indian philosophers, bans slavery. The law treats everyone equally, but allows the property to be unevenly distributed In contrast to the general simplicity of their style, they love finery and ornament. Their robes are worked in gold, and ornamented with precious stones, and they wear also flowered garments made of the finest muslin. Some have attendants walking behind hold up umbrellas over them: for they have a high regard for beauty, and avail themselves of every device to improve their looks. Soldiers are Well-organized and equipped for war They Indulge in amusements and idleness during peaceful times Maintained at state expense, along with war horses and elephants The foreigners are treated well. Special officers are appointed to ensure that no foreigner is harmed, and judges hand out harsh punishment to those who take unfair advantage of the foreigners. Sick foreigners are attended by physicians and taken care of. Foreigners who die in India are buried, and their property is delivered to their relatives. Farmers are Regarded as public benefactors, and protected from damage during wars, even by enemy warriors The Indians are of above average stature, because of abundant food, fine water and pure air. They are well-skilled in art.

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First Greek Account of India No famines have ever occurred in India because of the following reasons: The Indians are always assured of at least one of the two seasonal crops There are a number of spontaneously/ growing fruits and edible roots available. The Indian warriors regard those engaged in agriculture and animal husbandry as sacred. Unlike the warriors in other countries, they do not ravage farms during war conquests. Moreover, the warring sides never destroy the enemy land with fire or cut down its trees. Gold, silver, copper and iron are abundant on Indian soil. Tin Artisans are Exempted from paying taxes, and receive maintenance from the state exchequer and other metals are used for making a number of tools, weapons, ornaments, and other articles. A law, prescribed by ancient Indian philosophers, bans slavery. The law treats everyone equally, but allows the property to be unevenly distributed In contrast to the general simplicity of their style, they love finery and ornament. Their robes are worked in gold, and ornamented with precious stones, and they wear also flowered garments made of the finest muslin. Some have attendants walking behind hold up umbrellas over them: for they have a high regard for beauty, and avail themselves of every device to improve their looks. Soldiers are Well-organized and equipped for war They Indulge in amusements and idleness during peaceful times Maintained at state expense, along with war horses and elephants The foreigners are treated well. Special officers are appointed to ensure that no foreigner is harmed, and judges hand out harsh punishment to those who take unfair advantage of the foreigners. Sick foreigners are attended by physicians and taken care of. Foreigners who die in India are buried, and their property is delivered to their relatives. Farmers are Regarded as public benefactors, and protected from damage during wars, even by enemy warriors The Indians are of above average stature, because of abundant food, fine water and pure air. They are well-skilled in art.

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