According to Arthashastra 'Sita land' meant :

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Land ploughed by tribals. There were two types of lands during Mauryan empire. The first type of land was in direct control of state and the second type of land was in direct control of peasants. The land in direct control of state was called ‘SITA LAND’. The official in-charge of these agricultural lands was called ‘Sitadhyaksha’. The farming on these lands was done by slaves, workers, tribes & prisoners, etc. The earning from Sitaland was called 'Sita Income' while revenue earned from peasants was called ‘BHAG’. The revenue rate was 1/6 of actual production. Sita land was also called Royal Land.

According to Arthashastra 'Sita land' meant :

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