Question

Which of the following refers to tax paid only in cash during the Mauryan period?

• A. Bali
• B. Hiranya
• C. Kara
• D. Bhaga

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Hiranya

Hiranya refers to the tax paid only in cash during the Mauryan period, particularly by the peasantry and merchants. Among the various revenue items of the Mauryan period, the tax on special classes of crops, known as "Hiranya," was paid in cash. This form of revenue collection helped the Mauryan Empire meet its financial requirements and maintain a stable economy.