Ancient Fiscal Policy

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1996

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ID: HIS_ANC_1996_123 Ref: Kautilya's Arthashastra

'Bhaga' and 'Bali' were:

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Correct Option: B

In ancient India, 'Bhaga' and 'Bali' were sources of state revenue, where Bhaga was the agricultural tax and Bali was a tribute or religious cess.

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