Question

In the later years of Maratha rule, land revenue collected was upto ______.

• A. 33% of produce
• B. 40% of produce
• C. 45% of produce
• D. 50% of produce

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

40% of produce

Maratha administration can be studied under three heads- Central Administration; Revenue Administration; and Military Administration. Chauth and Sardeshmukhi were other sources of income. Chauth was one-fourth of the standard which was paid to Marathas and Sardeshmukhi was the additional 10% levy. However, in the later years of Maratha rule, land revenue collected was upto 40%.