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Question
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What was the percentage (of the total revenue charged) of the extra tax charged by Sher Shah for the use of general welfare in calamities and emergencies?
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2.5%
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1.5%
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7.5%
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5.0%
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Besides the land revenue, under Sher Shah’s administration, the peasants had to pay 2 and a 1/2 percent of their produce in kind to be returned to them in case of any natural calamity and emergencies such as flood, famine, drought and so on. Hence, Option A is correct. The mahasilana (tax-collector’s fee) was 5%.
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