INDIAN HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -3rd option is correct. In the early decades of Maratha rule, the most popular unit of land revenue measurement was Jurib.

Detailed explanation-2: -Detailed Solution. In the Maratha dominions, assessment of land revenue was generally based on measurement. The unit for land measurement system was known as the Kathi of Malik Ambar.

Detailed explanation-3: -Malik Ambar followed the earlier Hindu customs of land measurement and adopted the ‘Kathi’ or measuring stick as the standard for demarcating the boundaries of the land. The length of this kathi was five cubits and five closed fists. (Maharashtra in the Age of Shivaji by Ra Kulakarni 1969).

Detailed explanation-4: -Chauth was a regular tax or tribute imposed, from the early 18th century, by the Maratha Empire in the Indian subcontinent. It was an annual tax nominally levied at 25% on revenue or produce, hence the name. It was levied on the lands which were under the nominal Mughal rule.

Detailed explanation-5: -The Kathi of Malik Ambar was adopted as the unit of measurement. The length of this kathi was five cubits and five closed fists and was later called Shivkathi. (Malik Ambar was the regent of the Nizamshahi dynasty of Ahmednagar from 1607 to 1626 and pioneer in guerilla warfare ).