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Q · Vedic AgeMedium · 45s
The term ‘Bhagadugha’ refers to:
TopicVedic Age
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Bhagadugha literally means ‘receiver of bhaga (share of produce)’ – an official tax collector.
Final Answer: Option A — Collector of taxes in Later Vedic polity