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Q: Which of the following pairs is associated with the taxation system of the Marathas?
  • A. Chauth and Sardeshmukhi
  • B. Zat and Sawar
  • C. Polaj and Parauti
  • D. Iqta and Jagir
Correct Answer: Option A - Chauth and Sardeshmukhi were the two important taxes collected during the time of Shivaji. Chauth was only a means of buying off one robber and not a subsidiary system for the maintenance of peace and order against all enemies. Thus Chauth was a military contribution paid towards off any attack of the Marathas. Sardeshmukhi was an additional tax of 10% which Shivaji claimed as the hereditary Sardeshmukhi or overlord of Maharashtra.
A. Chauth and Sardeshmukhi were the two important taxes collected during the time of Shivaji. Chauth was only a means of buying off one robber and not a subsidiary system for the maintenance of peace and order against all enemies. Thus Chauth was a military contribution paid towards off any attack of the Marathas. Sardeshmukhi was an additional tax of 10% which Shivaji claimed as the hereditary Sardeshmukhi or overlord of Maharashtra.

Explanations:

Chauth and Sardeshmukhi were the two important taxes collected during the time of Shivaji. Chauth was only a means of buying off one robber and not a subsidiary system for the maintenance of peace and order against all enemies. Thus Chauth was a military contribution paid towards off any attack of the Marathas. Sardeshmukhi was an additional tax of 10% which Shivaji claimed as the hereditary Sardeshmukhi or overlord of Maharashtra.