How was Maharaj able to restrict salt import from Portuguese territories?
A
Maharaj asked people not to purchase salt outside Swaraj.
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B
Maharaj increased production of Salt in Swaraj.
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C
Maharaj charged duty to import salt.
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D
Maharaj banned import of salt from Portuguese territories.
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Solution
The correct option is C Maharaj charged duty to import salt. Maharaj charged duty to import salt to restrict salt import from Portuguese territories. During Shivaji Maharaj era, The salt industry was located in Konkan.