'Vishti' was a form of unpaid forced labour that was prevalent in ancient and medieval India. It was a compulsory service demanded by the state or local lords from the peasants and artisans.
What was ‘Vishti’ in Ancient India ?
Asked in Lower Subordinate Services Examination 2024 · Topic: Gupta and Post-Gupta Period (Post-Gupta Administrative, Social, and Economic Changes)
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