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INDIAN ART
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Toll tax imposed by shivaji
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A religious tax imposed by Aurangzeb
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Land tax levied by Shivaji on neighboring states
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Irrigation tax charged by akbar
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Detailed explanation-1: -Explanation: Chauth or chaetae 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, hence the name. It was levied on the lands which were under nominal Mughal rule.
Detailed explanation-2: -Chauth and Sardeshmukhi were taxes conceived during the times of the Great Maratha Ruler Shivaji Maharaj. ‘Chauth’ means basically 1/4th i.e 25% of gross revenue or produce to be paid to jagirdars of Maratha empire from hostile or alien state. ‘Sardeshmukhi’ is an additional 10% tax levied upon the collected ‘Chauth’.
Detailed explanation-3: -The chauth, along with sardeshmukhi levies, ensured a steady and large stream of income for the Marathas and helped them expand their beyond the swarajya territories of Shivaji.
Detailed explanation-4: -1. Sardeshmukhi was an additional levy of ten percent on those lands which the Marathas claimed hereditary rights. 2. Chauth was one fourth of the land revenue paid to the Marathas in order to avoid the Maratha raids.