By the glorious king Ganapatideva the following edict assuring safety has been granted to sea
traders starting for and arriving from all continents, islands, foreign countries, and cities:
Formerly kings used to take away by force the whole cargo—elephants, horses, gems,
etc.—carried by ships and vessels which, after they had started from one country to another,
were attacked by storms and wrecked ashore.
But We, out of mercy, for the sake of glory and merit, hereby pledge to leave everything except
the fixed duty to those who have incurred the great risk of a sea-voyage with the thought that
wealth is more valuable than even life.
The rate of this duty is one thirtieth on all exports and imports.
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