Which of the following statements is correct about Dharmasutras?

A- Rulers were advised to collect taxes and tribute from cultivators, traders, and artisans.
B- Raids on neighbouring states were recognized as a legitimate means of acquiring wealth.

Both statements are correct.

The correct answer is Option 2 - Both statements are correct.

A- Rulers were advised to collect taxes and tribute from cultivators, traders, and artisans.
B- Raids on neighbouring states were recognized as a legitimate means of acquiring wealth.

Brahmanas began composing Sanskrit texts known as the Dharmasutras. These laid down norms for rulers (as well as for other social categories), who were ideally expected to be Kshatriyas. Rulers were advised to collect taxes and tribute from cultivators, traders, and artisans. Were resources also procured from pastoralists and forest peoples? We do not really know. What we do know is that raids on neighboring states were recognized as a legitimate means of acquiring wealth.