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Question

According to Hindu law, what was the estimated tax?

  1. Half of the total production
  2. One-sixth of the total production
  3. One-third of the total production
  4. One-fourth of the total production

Answer:

Option B: One-sixth of the total production

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “One-sixth of the total production”.

According to Hindu law, the estimated tax was one-sixth of the total production. This concept is referred to as "Shadbhaga," meaning the king or ruler was entitled to a sixth part of the produce, as a form of tax or tribute from the people.