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What were the chief sources of taxes called?

  1. Bhaga & Bali

  2. Agronomoi & Ahara

  3. Sudarsan & Karshapana

  4. None of these
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Explanation

Bhaga was a religious tax (typically 1/6 of agricultural produce) collected for religious purposes and maintenance of temples, while Bali was a land tax or tribute paid by subjects to the ruler. Together, these constituted the primary revenue sources for the Mauryan state, forming the backbone of their taxation system.

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