How was Bidakabhagam typically collected?

It was typically collected as a specific percentage of the crop yield harvested from irrigated fields.

Ancient Revenue Administration

UPSC Archival Analysis

Q: In ancient India, the irrigation tax was called-

In ancient India, the irrigation tax was known as Bidakabhagam. It was a levy collected by monarchs from the produce generated on land utilizing state-funded irrigation facilities.

Exam Year

2009

Evidence Source

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ID: ANC_HIS_PMPG_2009_46 Ref: Revenue System in Ancient India - Standard Reference