Which one of the following was the name of salt tax in ancient India under the administration of Cholas?

Which one of the following was the name of salt tax in ancient India under the administration of Cholas?

Q. Which one of the following was the name of salt tax in ancient India under the administration of Cholas?

(a) Bhaga

(b) Uppayam

(c) Valiayam

(d) Hiranya

Ans: (b) Uppayam

Explanation: The Chola dynasty was one of the longest-ruling dynasties in history. The earliest datable references to this Tamil dynasty are in inscriptions from the 3rd century. There were many taxes in the Chola Empire. Uppayam was the name of salt tax under the administration of Cholas.

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