With reference to forced labour (Vishti) in India during the Gupta period, which one of the following statements is correct?
a
It was considered a source of income for the State, a sort of tax paid by the people.
b
It was totally absent in the Madhya Pradesh and Kathiawar regions of the Gupta Empire.
c
The forced labourer was entitled to weekly wages.
d
The eldest son of the labourer was sent as the forced labourer.
Ancient Indian HistoryGupta Administration and Economy, Social StructureForced labourVishtiGupta periodsource of incometaxMadhya PradeshKathiawar