Consider the following statements regarding Chauth and Sardeshmukhi 1 This system of taxation was st...........

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Consider the following statements regarding Chauth and Sardeshmukhi

1. This system of taxation was started by Shivaji

2. It was levied in the Swarajya land or Mulk-i-Qadim

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both

None

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Explanation:

Chauth and Sardeshmukhi were the taxes levied on the lands that were outside the Swarajya (own kingdom) land, these were levied on the lands in Mughal empire and Deccan kingdom surrounding the Maratha kingdom. The Chauth was ¼ of the tax on taxes given to the Mughal Emperor and Sardeshmukhi was additional 10% on the Chauth.
This system of taxation was started by Shivaji as system of protection against Maratha raids on these lands.