Document 2 is about state regulation of goods that would mean a tax on trade goods--the tax going to the states--in addition to appropriate pricing to make sure trade is conducted in a morally right manner. The Mauryan empire was one ruled by “ideal rulers” who led by example, and this shows that the Mauryan ruler Arthashastra cared about his people. The region also followed Islam, and in document 5, the Quran says to give away the wealth which is what Allah wants, as he told Muhammed that the followers should tithe and alms-give their wealth to charity. According to this it shows a rise in religion and people abiding to it in a stronger way. Another Indian ruler in document 7 had enacted an edict that assures safety “out of mercy, for the sake of glory and merit,” for merchants who come to India also to show that he cares about the traders and is moralistic. This would attract merchants as it would be likely for them and their goods to be protected and exchanged reasonably, which would mean increased prosperity for the state. The regulations that were placed in India were for both the benefit of the state, their people, and the traders, and this was largely shaped by the growing influence of