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2009
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UPSC LevelID: ANC_HIS_PMPG_2009_46 Ref: Revenue System in Ancient India - Standard Reference
In ancient India, the irrigation tax was called-
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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.