Under the Marathas, "chauth" was:
- Aa tax on Hindu and Muslim pilgrims
- Ba tax on salt made on the coast
- Cone-fourth of the revenue of neighbouring areas
- Done-tenth of the revenue of the kingdom itself
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Correct answer: (c) one-fourth of the revenue of neighbouring areas
Explanation
Chauth was 25% of revenue from neighbouring lands, in return for protection from raids. Sardeshmukhi was an extra 10%.