The economic implications of the land-grants made during the pos Mauryan period were as follows:

First, the land-grant was helpful for the expansion of the cultivable land. This was possible by the reclamation of the fallow land.

Second, with the growth (agriculture the economy of the country was strengthened.

Third, was possible to cultivate variety of crops as the use of big plough became very common.

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Fourth, the system of land-grant forced the artisans to migrate to villages. The artisans were experts in making excellent agricultural implements. With the help of these it was possible to increase the agricultural production.