Question

Who levied the tax known by name of chauth ???

Answer 1

Chauth (from Sanskrit meaning one-fourth) was a regular tax or tribute imposed, from early 18th century, by the Maratha Empire in India. It was an annual tax nominally levied at 25% on revenue or produce, hence the name. It was levied on the lands which were under nominal Mughal rule.

Answer 2

THE RYT ANSWER IS TITHE,IT WAS A TAX COMPRISING 1/10th OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCE.