What was the land revenue rate in Gupta age?
42nd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1997
A. Fourth part of the production
B. Sixth part of the production
C. Eighth part of the production
D. Half part of the production
Answer: Sixth part of the production
Option b is the correct answer.
The land revenue during the Gupta period was generally fixed at one-sixth of the produce. This was the main source of income for the Gupta empire. The land revenue was collected by the Kumaramatyas, who were appointed by the king. The land revenue was also used for public welfare works such as building roads, temples, and irrigation facilities.