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Q · Marathas medium · 45s
The Maratha tax revenue system introduced by Shivaji was called:
TopicMarathas
Question Typemultiple choice
Difficultymedium
Test Duration30 min
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Shivaji levied Chauth (one-quarter of revenue) and Sardeshmukhi (an additional ten percent) on neighboring territories, financing Maratha expansion.
Final Answer: Option A - Chauth and Sardeshmukhi