- In the Rig Vedic period, 'Bali' was an offering, often voluntary, made to deities or priests. - However, in the later Vedic period (roughly 1000-600 BCE), the concept of 'Bali' evolved. It became a compulsory tribute or tax collected by the king from his subjects. - This transition reflects the development of a more formalized state structure with a king asserting greater authority and needing revenue.
44 In the later vedic period, the term "Bali" denoted
Asked in HAS Prelims 2021 · Topic: Vedic Age (Later Vedic Period: Society, Polity, Economy, Religion)
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