INDIAN HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Land revenue was the major source of the income in the Medieval age. Several measures were taken to increase the land revenue. It was generally the 1/5 of the total production but later on, raised to 1/2 of the produce.

Detailed explanation-2: -Agricultural production constituted the bulk of production during medieval period. The income from agriculture was the main source of state revenue.

Detailed explanation-3: -Answer: The main sources of royal income were the royal estates, feudal rights (such as feudal aids or feudal reliefs, which derived from the king’s position as a feudal overlord), taxation, and fees and other profits from the judicial courts.

Detailed explanation-4: -Answer: Besides taxes on agriculture, there were taxes imposed on various services like those on weavers, carpenters, smiths and craftsmen. Apart from that, trade was also taxed and it provided substantial revenue to the king.