HISTORY
GUPTA PERIOD
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An extra tax levied on all subjects.
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Periodic supplies of fruits, firewood, flowers etc.
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It was a voluntary offering by people to the king.
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King’s customary share of the production normally amounting to 1/6th of the production.
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Detailed explanation-1: -Periodic supplies of fruits, firewood, flowers etc.
Detailed explanation-2: -During the Gupta period, the empire was divided into provinces called Bhuktis whose heads were called Uparikas. Sometimes, crown princes were also made the viceroys of the provinces.
Detailed explanation-3: -Gupta Taxation It was 1/6th part of produce. Bhoga: Bhoga refers to the tax in kind of gifts, flowers, woods, fruits etc. Hiranya: This was the tax paid in cash (Gold) Hiranya means Gold Halivakara: Halivakra was a kind of tax slab, those who owned a plough used to pay tax.
Detailed explanation-4: -Uparikara: It was an agricultural tax imposed on farmers.
Detailed explanation-5: -The Gupta Empire was an ancient Indian empire which existed from the early 4th century CE to late 6th century CE. At its zenith, from approximately 319 to 467 CE, it covered much of the Indian subcontinent. This period is considered as the Golden Age of India by historians.