In the ancient Mauryan society, we observe that the production of alcohol was a state monopoly. Kautilya does make a case for that system to exist. But, there were a few cases which were considered for exemption from State control.
Liquor was manufactured by the state in a number of places near the points of consumption. It is clearly stated that liquor shall be made in the city, the countryside and the camps, in one place or as many places as required.
The following kinds of alcoholic drinks were made
Medaka from rice
Prasanna from barley flour
Asava from sugarcane juice
Maireya from jaggery
Madhu from grape juice
Arishtas for medicinal purposes
Many varieties of liquor were made
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