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The 'Maratha' empire's revenue system included 'Chauth' and 'Sardeshmukhi'. What was Chauth?
Correct Answer: Option A
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Chauth was a tax of 25% (one-fourth) of the revenue claimed by the Marathas from territories they raided.
Chauth was a tax of 25% (one-fourth) of the revenue claimed by the Marathas from territories they raided.
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The dynamic regional style of miniature painting called 'Basohli Painting', characterized by fierce, intense colors, developed in which region during the medieval period?
Correct Answer: Option B
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Basohli painting is the oldest known school among the Pahari miniature styles, emerging in the Jammu hills under the patronage of local rulers like Raja Kirpal Pal.
Basohli painting is the oldest known school among the Pahari miniature styles, emerging in the Jammu hills under the patronage of local rulers like Raja Kirpal Pal.
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During his chaotic reign, Emperor Humayun faced continuous treachery from his ambitious brother who ruled Kabul and Kandahar. What was the brother's name?
Correct Answer: Option C
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Kamran Mirza, Humayun's half-brother, held control of Kabul and Punjab and repeatedly undermined Humayun's efforts to hold the Mughal Empire against the Afghans.
Kamran Mirza, Humayun's half-brother, held control of Kabul and Punjab and repeatedly undermined Humayun's efforts to hold the Mughal Empire against the Afghans.
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