History • Ancient IndiaMedium
The term 'Bali' in the context of the Vedic economic and administrative structure denoted:
A. A compulsory land tax collected by royal officers
B. A voluntary tribute or offering made to the tribal chief✓ Correct Answer
C. A military levy imposed exclusively during wartime
D. A trade tariff collected from foreign merchants
💡 Solution & Explanation
During the early Vedic period, Bali was initially a voluntary gift or tribute offered by members of the tribe to their chief in return for protection and leadership. In later Vedic centuries, this custom transformed into a regular and compulsory tax collected by specialized administrative officials. This transition marked the growth of state apparatus and royal power.
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