Q18
'Chauth' was
A.
A religious tax imposed by Aurangzeb
B.
Toll tax imposed by Shivaji
C.
Irrigation tax charged by Akbar
D.
Land tax levied by Shivaji on neighbouring
States
AnswerAnswer: Option D
Solution
Answer: Option D
Solution:
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. It is a tribute paid to the king.