Claiming higher status often involved symbolic actions, assertions of divine connection, military prowess, and grand pronouncements, distinguishing it from the practical exercise of administrative power like taxation.
Which one of the following was NOT a way in which kings in ancient India attempted to claim a higher status ?
Asked in UPSC NDA 2 2023 · Topic: Sixth century B.C.E - Political Condition (Overview of the political landscape in the 6th century BCE)
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Answer: C. Imposing high taxes
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