Ancient History : The Rise Of Guptas Empire
Q 8 / 20
With reference to forced labour (Vishti) in India during the Gupta period, which one of the following statements is correct?
A
It was considered a source of income for the State, a sort of tax paid by the people.
B
It was totally absent in the Madhya Pradesh and Kathiawar regions of the Gupta Empire.
C
The forced labourer was entitled to weekly wages.
D
The eldest son of the labourer was sent as the forced labourer.