Multiple choice

Which of the following taxes was/were not collected during the Gupta period?

  1. Bhoga
  2. Uparikara
  3. Klipta

  1. Only 2 and 3

  2. Only 2

  3. Only 3

  4. None of these
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D Correct answer
Explanation

In the Gupta Empire, a number of taxes had to be paid to the king. These were: Bhaga (1/6th of produce); Bhoga (taxes in kind fruits, wood, flowers, etc.); Kara (periodic tax on farmers); Uparikara (extra taxes); Udianga (probably water tax); Sulka (modern customs tax); Klipta and Upaklipta (purchase and sales taxes).

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