Consider the following statements 1 In Shivaji rsquo s domain chauth was mainly a tra...........

Ancient and Medival History Later Mughals and Advent of Europeans

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Consider the following statements

1. In Shivaji’s domain chauth was mainly a trade tax.

2. Shivaji demanded Sardeshmukhi on the basis of his claim as the hereditary sardeshmukh of Maharashtra.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

None of above

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Explanation:

1st statement is incorrect i.e. In Shivaji’s domain chauth was mainly a trade tax.
Chauth (from Sanskrit meaning one-fourth) 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. The sardeshmukhi was an additional 10% levy on top of the chauth. It is a tribute paid to the king.