Question 14. Chauth was the ……….. of the land revenue. (a) 10% (b) 20% (c) 25% (d) 30% Answer
Chauth (from Sanskrit meaning one-fourth) was a regular tax or tribute imposed, from early 18th century, by the Maratha Empire in the Indian subcontinent. 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.
