Question

Chauth was the of the land revenue.
(a) 10%
(6) 20%
(c) 25%
(d) 30%

Answer 1

Correct option is...

(c) 25%

Explanation :

Chauth was 25% of the total land. Which started in the 18th century during the Maratha Empire. It was a kind of annual tax which was 25% of the total land, hence it was known as Chauth Ka. This tax was levied on the lands which were under the Mughal rule. This yesterday was started by Koli Maharaj Som Shah of Ramnagar and Shivaji Maharaj carried forward this tax.

Answer 2

Answer:

25%

Explanation:

Chauth was one-fourth of the land revenue paid to the Marathas in order to avoid the Maratha raids. Chauth was a regular tax or tribute imposed, from the early 18th century, by the Maratha Empire in the Indian subcontinent. It was an annual tax nominally levied at 25% on revenue or produce.