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______ is believed to have originated in ancient China. Guanzi, a book written in around 300 BC recommends ______ and propounds different methods for this purpose. It is quite well known that the recommendations of Guanzi became an official policy of early Chinese Emperors. At one point of time, _____ constituted over one half of China's revenues and contributed to the construction of the Great Wall of China.
______ has been in India ever since the time of the Mauryas even during the time of Chandragupta Maurya. The Arthashastra which describes the different duties of the people says that a special officer called "lavananadhyaksa" was appointed to enforce _____.
In Bengal, there was ______ in vogue during the time of the Mughals, which was 5% for Hindus and 2.5% for Muslims.
The subject of interest was the catalyst for one of the iconic and greatest acts of protest in modern history.
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Taxation.
Salt... (making of salt)
Mughals had a Tax on salt?
Dandi March
concept of tax...
Income tax
Salt Tax
Salt tax? The protest being Dandi yatra?
tax on making food? Specifically salt tax perhaps?
Taxes?
"Salt tax" it is. And the protest is the "Salt Satyagraha" (Dandi march).
Congratulations to all those who got it right.
-Hari
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