What is Chauth and sardeshmukhi? Explain in detail
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Chauth and Sardeshmukhi were taxes conceived during the times of the Great Maratha Ruler Shivaji Maharaj. 'Chauth' means basically one fourth i.e 25 percent of gross revenue or produce to be paid to jagirdars of Maratha empire from hostile or alien state. ... 'Sardeshmukhi' is an additional 10 percent tax levied upon the collected 'Chauth'.
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