Question

Choose the right statement(s) with regard to taxes levied during the medieval eras.

• A. Taxes were collected only in gold.
• B. Taxes were collected only in silver
• C. Taxes were collected only in cash or kind.
• D. Traders and farmers paid taxes to rulers during this period.

Answer 1

Answer: (C), (D)

The correct options are
C Taxes were collected only in cash or kind.
D Traders and farmers paid taxes to rulers during this period.

In medieval India, taxes were collected in kind or cash. Since taxes were usually collected from traders and farmers, the taxes were mostly agricultural produce and other raw materials like silk threads.