Tribute
Tribute is a payment made by one state or ruler to another as a sign of submission or in exchange for protection. In ancient times, weaker states often paid tribute to more powerful empires to avoid conflict or to receive military support.
Tribute is a payment made by one state or ruler to another as a sign of submission or in exchange for protection. In ancient times, weaker states often paid tribute to more powerful empires to avoid conflict or to receive military support.