Question

What was sardeshmukhi ​

Answer 1

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'Sardeshmukhi' is an additional 10% tax levied upon the collected 'Chauth'. ... Chauth and Sardeshmukhi were taxes conceived during the times of the Great Maratha Ruler Shivaji Maharaj. 'Chauth' means basically 1/4th i.e 25% of gross revenue or produce to be paid to jagirdars of Maratha empire from hostile or alien state.

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Answer 2

Sardeshmukhi was a tax taken by Sivaji from Deshmukha's or local rulers.

• Sardeshmukhi was an additional 10% levy paid to Sivaji.
• It was part of the tax system exercised by the Mughals in medieval times.
• This system was prevalent among Marathis since the early 18th century.
• Using Sardeshmukhi, Deshmukh was supposed to pay 1/10th of their income as land tax.
• Chauth was a tax paid to Sivaji to protect their kingdoms or territories from attacks by other kings.
• Sardeshmukhi was an additional 10% levy paid to Sivaji.
• Sardeshmukhi was paid to the head revenue collector of Deccan
• It was collected to keep the king's hereditary right to collect tax from people.
• It was an important source of income for the Maratha.
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