Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Question:

Twenty five percent of the land revenue collected by Marathas in the Deccan was called ___________.

Options:

Bhoga

Sardeshmukhi

Chauth

Bhaga

Correct Answer:

Chauth

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 3- Chauth

Twenty-five percent of the land revenue collected by the Marathas in the Deccan was called "Chauth." The Marathas, a prominent dynasty in the Deccan region of India, implemented a system where they levied a tax or tribute of 25% on the land revenue collected from the territories they conquered. This tax was known as "Chauth," and it played a significant role in the Maratha administration and their expansion of influence in the region.