Answer to Question #223575 in History for Bhavani

Question

What was the revenue system under the Gupta period

Answer 1

During the Gupta period, the main revenue system was land revenue. Land revenue was sourced from various sources such as direct land tax and tax from land produce. Land tax was paid in food grains (Meya) and cash (Hiranya). The system of land revenue varied between 1/4^th to 1/6^th of the aggregate crop production.