The 'Maratha' empire's revenue system included 'Chauth' and 'Sardeshmukhi'. What was Chauth? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The 'Maratha' empire's revenue system included 'Chauth' and 'Sardeshmukhi'. What was Chauth?

A. Ten percent of the revenue

B. A poll tax

C. One-fourth of the revenue

D. A religious tax

Answer: Option C

Chauth was a tax of 25% (one-fourth) of the revenue claimed by the Marathas from territories they raided.

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The famous 'Razmnama' was a Persian translation of which Indian epic, commissioned by Akbar?

A. Bhagavata Purana

B. Mahabharata

C. Shiva Purana

D. Ramayana

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Akbar commissioned the translation of the Mahabharata into Persian, known as 'Razmnama' (Book of War), completed in the 1580s.

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The 'Jagir' system under the Mughals was:

A. A hereditary estate

B. A religious endowment

C. A land grant for military service

D. A tax-free village

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Jagirs were revenue assignments to nobles for military and administrative service.

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The 'Peshwa' Baji Rao I is known for his:

A. All of the above

B. Administrative reforms

C. Military campaigns in North India

D. Patronage of literature

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Baji Rao I was a brilliant general and administrator.

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