During the Rajput period, the exploitation of the peasantry was often magnified by the imposition of non-agrarian demands. In this regard, the term 'Vishti' stands for:

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'Vishti' refers to forced, unpaid labor (begar) which became widespread during the early medieval and feudal phases. Land grants empowered the Samantas to extract unpaid manual work from peasants and artisans to construct forts, clear forests, or transport military supplies.

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