HISTORY
MISCELLENOUS QUESTIONS
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Chauth
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Land-tax
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Pilgrim tax
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Sardeshmukhi
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Detailed explanation-1: -Shivaji introduced Land tax, Chauth, an annual tax levied by the Maratha empire in India, it was an annual tax normally levied 25% on revenue and Sardeshmukhi, an additional tax but he never introduced Pilgrim tax.
Detailed explanation-2: -Pilgrim tax. Hint: > It is one of the main components of the Mughals revenue system. >
Detailed explanation-3: -Chauth and Sardeshmukhi were the two important taxes collected during the time of Shivaji. Chauth was only a means of buying off one robber and not a subsidiary system for the maintenance of peace and order against all enemies, thus it was a military contribution paid towards off any attack of the Marathas.
Detailed explanation-4: -The sardeshmukhi was an additional 10% levy on top of the chauth. A tribute paid to the king, it was started by Koli Maharaja Som Shah of Ramnagar.
Detailed explanation-5: -Complete answer: Under the Maratha Empire during the medieval times, “Chauth” and “Sardeshmukhi” were two types of taxes collected in India. These taxes were found by Shivaji, a great Maratha leader who ruled from 1627-1680 and these emerged as the most important taxes.