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In the context of ancient Indian polity, the term 'Bali' during the Vedic period referred to:
A. A compulsory military service required from every adult male
B. A voluntary or customary tribute offered by the subjects to the king✓ Correct Answer
C. A religious fee paid exclusively to the priests during sacrifices
D. A tax levied on foreign merchants entering the kingdom
💡 Solution & Explanation
During the early Vedic period, bali denoted a voluntary tribute or offering given by tribal members to their chief or king out of respect or allegiance. In the later Vedic period, this customary gift transformed into a compulsory and regular tax collected by royal officials.
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