The term 'Bhaga' in the Vedic context referred to the king's share of the produce from the land, essentially a form of tax or revenue. 'Dugha' means one who collects or extracts. Therefore, 'Bhagadugha' literally translates to the collector of the king's share or revenue.
Which officer was known as 'Bhagadugha' during the Vedic administration?
Asked in UPPCS Prelims 2023 · Topic: Vedic Age (Early Vedic Period (Rig Vedic): Society, Polity, Economy, Religion)
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