Consider the following statements regarding Marathas 1 Chauth and sardeshmukhi were the taxes collec...........

Ancient and Medival History Later Mughals and Advent of Europeans

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Consider the following statements regarding Marathas

1. Chauth and sardeshmukhi were the taxes collected in the Maratha kingdom.

2. Shivaji increased the powers of the existing deshmuks and kulkarnis.

3. The revenue system of Shivaji was based on that of Malik Amber of Ahmadnagar.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

1 and 2 only

3 only

2 and 3 only

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Explanation:

Marathas:
The revenue system of Shivaji was based on that of Malik Amber of Ahmadnagar.
Lands were measured by using the measuring rod called kathi.
Shivaji reduced the powers of the existing deshmuks and kulkarnis.
Chauth and sardeshmukhi were the taxes collected not in the Maratha kingdom but in the neighbouring territories of the Mughal empire or Deccan sultanates.