Q. ‘Chauth’ was

A
Toll tax imposed by shivaji
B
A religious tax imposed by Aurangzeb
C
Land tax levied by Shivaji on neighboring states
D
Irrigation tax charged by akbar
Solution:
  • Chauth was a regular tax or tribute imposed, from early 18th century, by the Maratha Empire in India.
  • It was an annual tax nominally levied at 25% on revenue or produce.
  • It was levied on the lands which were under nominal Mughal rule.
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